A Positive Approach to Youth Sports
70% of youth athletes discontinue playing a sport by age 13. That, my friends, is one scary statistic! The benefits of youth sports are...
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Remembering Ryan
To write an article or not write an article. This is always the battle that goes through my head this time of year. A few months ago I...
Developing our Children
In recent years there has been a growing interest in identifying what is best for one’s child in regards to training for sport or general...
Goal Setting to the NOW
This weeks podcast was a great conversation with an old friend of mine from high school. This man works his butt off as he owns a gym,...
Lighting a Fire
"In order to get them to move physically, we have to get them to move psychologically and emotionally" -Brett Bartholomew Motivating...
A Faustian Bargain
As my now one year old daughter was napping on my chest, I decided to start a new book written by Mike Boyle. If you don't know Mike, he...
Strong Roots
Over the past 12 years, I have spent a large majority of my time coaching athletics. I played sports my entire life and thought I was...
The Enemy
John F Kennedy: "Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth" Conformity. Look around boys and girls. It is everywhere....
A Long Term Approach to Youth Athletics
To say that the youth sport culture has changed would be the understatement of all understatements. Now, I don’t want to come across as...
A Huuuge Lesson Learned...
Each year, as the summer approaches, I get fired up. School is out and my mind starts playing tricks on me. I begin to think about my...
Tactical Strength & Conditioning
The month of April brought on an incredible opportunity to work with a group of individuals who are at the top of their profession. This...
Training The Modern Athlete: The Importance of Triphasic Training
About 1 year ago I came across a podcast that had a guest on by the name of Cal Dietz. This man has coached collegiate athletes for over...
February Roundup!
2017 is off to a wonderful start at the gym! There are some new faces coming in that have done a wonderful job exceeding expectations and...
Should You Workout When You Are Sick?
The season of sickness is upon us! A few weeks ago I was taking attendance in the weightroom and I noticed a bunch of kids were missing....
Brickhouse Strength Gym Culture
Why Does This Gym Exist? This business was created to nurture people who are seeking a more fit life, but who can’t find the help and...