High school sports can provide student athletes with a lifetime of memories. For some, those memories can be some of the happiest that they will ever remember, while others may not be so lucky. Bonds are formed, friendships are made, and lessons are learned, that will last a lifetime. The world is full of surprises, lurking around every corner, but high school sports help athletes cope with these surprises. The top 3 reasons to play high school sports are…

Technique is one aspect of running that often gets overlooked by student athletes. There are so many distractions in their everyday lives that technique is the last thing on their mind. Often, student athletes can be seen racing each other to see who is the fastest. Although speed is important, proper techniques can improve one’s stamina, reduce risks of injuries, and allow for a better all around experience.

If you are the parent of a skilled and determined athlete, you understand the pressures, challenges, and successes your child faces every day. It can be tough to see the look of disappointment on their face when they don’t come in first, or when injury strikes and they are forced to sit on the sidelines.

If you are coaching high school sports, you understand the pressures and stress of being an athletic mentor to teens. Parents can frustrate you with their opinions of how something should be done, and your team is looking to you help them achieve their goals and dreams.

Running can be hard for individuals in Fort Worth, Texas. Temperatures can soar into triple digits, and if you think that is bad, just blink. It is often said that if you do not like the weather in Texas, simply blink, and it is likely to change. Humidity is also a contributing factor to running in Fort Worth.

The triple jump used to be aptly called the “hop, step, and jump.” It is essentially a three-stage jump that relies on speed control to be executed correctly. Triple jumpers know, that while there is a lot of room for error, there also exists an excellent opportunity to successfully nail a difficult jump. Here is a step-by-step guide to executing the triple jump.

Football is a way of life in Dallas, Texas, but track & field events are equally important to student athletes. Competition and teamwork are promoted, which helps to prepare them for future endeavors. Sprinting, hurdling, and the long jump, are all events available to student athletes, along with many others. The long jump can be one of the most exciting events to watch, or take part in.

Are you a sprinter in desperate need of a change to your regular workout? Do you want to add more activities to stay in shape and make building strength and endurance more enjoyable? Here are a few fun ideas.

It is easy to become lazy during the holidays, when you are in high school. Candy and other junk foods are made readily available at Halloween, and then turkey, and all the fixings, are available at Thanksgiving. Once Christmas roles around, cookies, cakes, and ham are a plenty. High school athletes need to remain disciplined, to gain the most out of their high school sports experience.

They are almost legends, the dominant multi-sport athlete. There have been many who have tried but few who have succeeded. Being dominant in every sport is not why we should be asking our young athletes if they want to play more than one sport. In order to prepare a young student-athlete for the lifestyle and commitment of the NCAA allowing them to play multiple sports is gifting them the experiences of these demands in advance.

Any quality coach, in any sport can tell you that there is more than just natural talent that they are looking for when viewing student-athletes to add to their varsity and elite High School sports teams. Coaches and trainers are constantly asked what young student-athletes can do to make their high school sports team. Here are the 4 things every good coach is looking for in their athletes.

Whether you are applying to your dream school or for a college scholarship, you will probably have to write a personal essay. Personal essays can be a challenge if you don’t know what to say. Plus, every program has different requirements, so many times you can’t use the same essay to apply for everything and will end up having to write several. To help take the pressure off, here are some great essay tips to help you stand out from other applicants.

Whether you run double jump, long jump, or play basketball, having a higher vertical jump can help you improve as an athlete. When you are planning your workout, there are a few things you can incorporate to help you jump higher. Here are three great tips that can increase your vertical jump so you can perform better on the field or in the court:

As an Olympian and a former World Record Holder in the Triple Jump, I know the importance of preparation and commitment to achieve a childhood dream and to become successful not only in athletics, but in life.  My Holiday wish for everyone is to dedicate yourself to preparation.  Prepare for Academics.

Finding a balance between studying, sports, and your social life can be a bit of a challenge. However, if you improve your study process with a few time saving tips, you’ll be able to find time to get everything you want done in life. Here are six to save time and get your studying done quicker and with higher retention:

So old man Jack Frost is a blowing and the fall colors are quickly fading to the grey days of winter. Don’t be blue, be cheery instead, because that means winter has arrived and with that INDOOR Track and Field season is banging on your door!

Running is a great training exercise that can help you improve in every sport. One of the best things about running is unlike other training programs, you can run anytime, anywhere on your own. However, that doesn’t mean that should need to always run solo. There are tons of great benefits to getting a running partner, so consider calling a friend the next time you hit the track.

One big piece of getting into a great university or qualifying for a college scholarship is to score high on your standardized testing. Whether you take the SAT, ACT, LSAT, or other entrance exam, you will need to prepare. Here are six tips on how to prepare to take these crucial exams and get the scores you need:

Before hitting the track, it’s a good idea to eat something so that you don’t experience a dip in your performance because of a blood sugar drop. However, if you eat the wrong foods before a run you can end up feeling sluggish or have a blood sugar spike, which are both very damaging to your performance. So when loading up before a run, here are the best foods to eat:

When you are applying for college scholarships or trying to get into your dream school or on your dream team, you are going to have a lot of interviews. You may interview with admissions officers, professors, alumni, and coaches. Going through the interview process can be nerve-racking. Confidence is key though to landing your spot in the school of your dreams. Here are some tips on how to overcome interview jitters.