Coaches Corner: Why Young Athletes Should Avoid Early Sport Specialization Coach Francis Huldi, MA, CSCS Strength and Performance Coach, UNITE Rehab & Performance Early sport specialization means a young athlete focuses on one sport, often year-round, for at least eight months out of the year, typically before age 12. It […]

Understanding the Female Athlete Triad Written by Coach Francis, CSCS Strength and Performance Coach at UNITE.rehab.perform | CSCS Certified | Specializing in Youth Athletic Development and Long-Term Performance Training This is a conversation that does not happen often enough in youth and competitive sports. And when it does happen, it […]

Parent’s Guide to Supporting Your Athlete’s Nutrition and Recovery Written by Coach Francis, CSCS Strength and Performance Coach at UNITE.rehab.perform | CSCS Certified | Specializing in Youth Athletic Development and Long-Term Performance Training Proper nutrition and recovery are essential for young athletes to perform well, recover faster, and stay healthy […]

What Is the Missing Piece to Better Performance and Fewer Injuries as a Gymnast? Gymnastics demands an uncommon combination of qualities. Athletes must be powerful yet precise, flexible yet controlled, explosive yet composed. Every skill requires the ability to generate force, manage it in the air, and absorb it safely […]

Why Strength Training for Youth Athletes Is a Game Changer Youth sports are more competitive than ever. Faster gameplay, higher training volume, and more year-round schedules mean young athletes are putting more stress on their bodies at earlier ages. If they want to stay healthy, perform well, and enjoy the […]

Is Your Young Athlete at Risk? Proven Ways to Prevent Injury and Build Performance In youth sports, few things are more frustrating than an athlete sidelined by injury, especially when it’s avoidable. Whether your child is a runner, tennis player, volleyball player, or plays multiple sports throughout the year, staying […]