http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:24:41 -0700 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:56:40 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m10d27-First-Time-Youth-Basketball-Coaching-Pt-8-Man-to-Man-Defense?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner Man to man defensive techniques: Remember coach every player will not have the same level of talent when it comes to defense either. Some players will tend to be more aggressive – while others will try to avoid contact at all costs! ... Athletic performance basketball tips kid exercise youth basketball coaching first time coaches Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:56:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m10d27-First-Time-Youth-Basketball-Coaching-Pt-8-Man-to-Man-Defense?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m9d23-High-Volume-Training?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner High volume training (HVT) will consist of sets of at least 10 for a particular exercise. Gone will be the days of 3 sets of 8 – 10 reps. That type of training does have it place – but remember changing up your workouts every 8 weeks or s... Athletic performance losing weight periodization changing up workout high volume training Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:15:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m9d23-High-Volume-Training?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m8d20-Fast-as-a-Lighting-Bolt-Usain-that-is?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner Usain "lightning" BoltIn the spirit of this week’s IAAF World Championships we thought you might want to know how you too can get faster. With records seemingly flying by the wayside (Tyson Gays 9.71 100m American record and Usai... Athletic performance improve 40 yd dash usain bolt tyson gay IAAF world championships Thu, 20 Aug 2009 07:37:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m8d20-Fast-as-a-Lighting-Bolt-Usain-that-is?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Should-Michael-Vick-be-allowed-to-play-in-the-NFL-again?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner Michael VickThis is a sports performance column – however as a writer and sports fan I have felt the need to chime in on the growing Michael Vick saga.Over the past 2 years 100’s – probably 1000’s of articles have been written... b.j. penn michael vick vince young donte stallworth nfl Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:06:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Should-Michael-Vick-be-allowed-to-play-in-the-NFL-again?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Train-like-an-MMA-Warrior?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner Georges St. PierreMixed Martial Arts (MMA) has taken center stage – bar none. From its almost barbaric humble beginnings to now consistently surpassing boxing (pay per views) MMA is here to stay. Fighters like B.J. Penn, Brock Lesnar, Anderson ... Athletic performance losing weight Manny Pacquiao periodization changing up workout brock lesnar b.j. penn georges st. pierre Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:50:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Train-like-an-MMA-Warrior?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m7d22-First-Time-Youth-Basketball-Coaching-pt-7--Offense?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner Dickinson Youth Basketball gameHere we will teach a little strategy in regards to making one-on-one moves and shooting the basketball.Shooting: Most young players will have to “alter” their shot in order to get the ball to the r... Athletic performance increase vertical leap basketball tips kid exercise first time coaches Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:06:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m7d22-First-Time-Youth-Basketball-Coaching-pt-7--Offense?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m6d30-First-Time-Youth-Basketball-Coaching-pt-6-drills-contd?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner sourceMore Drills to practice – practice and practice again! Remember the games are where you show off what you have learned. You do not get better during games – you get better from practicing good habits and fundamentals.  Cone Shu... Athletic performance basketball tips kid exercise youth basketball coaching first time coaches Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:09:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m6d30-First-Time-Youth-Basketball-Coaching-pt-6-drills-contd?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m6d19-First-Time-Youth-Basketball-Coaching-pt-5-Drills?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner sourcePractice time should consist of a certain number of drills. These normally breakdown a skill and promote repetition of a movement or action. There are many books and websites dedicated to just basketball drills – check them out! With that... Athletic performance basketball tips kid exercise youth basketball coaching first time coaches Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:00:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m6d19-First-Time-Youth-Basketball-Coaching-pt-5-Drills?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m6d17-First-Time-Youth-Basketball-Coaching-pt-4-Practice-contd?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner sourceHave drills, situations and things that you want/need to discuss with the team ready and written down before practice. If you try and remember or do it on the “fly” you will forget and the practice will look and be unorganized. The ... Athletic performance basketball tips kid exercise youth basketball coaching first time coaches Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:16:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m6d17-First-Time-Youth-Basketball-Coaching-pt-4-Practice-contd?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m6d11-First-Time-Youth-Basketball-Coaching-pt-3--Practice?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner Youth Basketball GamePracticePractice is where you learn to play the game of basketball and work on weaknesses. A good player will play to his strengths and to his opponent’s weaknesses. “Game Time” should be where you display what ... Athletic performance basketball tips kid exercise youth basketball coaching first time coaches Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:52:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m6d11-First-Time-Youth-Basketball-Coaching-pt-3--Practice?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m6d9-First-Time-Youth-Basketball-Coaching-pt-2?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner Youth Basketball TeamYou will need to know the rules of the game if you intend on being a truly effective coach.Below is a short list of the most common basketball fouls/violations. This is the bare -minimum that a coach will need to know.  Trav... Athletic performance basketball tips youth basketball coaching first time coaches Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:59:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m6d9-First-Time-Youth-Basketball-Coaching-pt-2?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m6d9-First-Time-Youth-Basketball-Coaching-pt-1?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner Youth Basketball TeamSo you find yourself coaching a youth basketball team but you do not have a clue where to begin? Or you have coaching experience but just not sure how to channel it to basketball? Maybe you just want to be better at what you do o... Athletic performance basketball tips youth basketball coaching first time coaches Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:19:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m6d9-First-Time-Youth-Basketball-Coaching-pt-1?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Exercise-Equipment-and-Child-Safety?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner SourceThe recent tragedy to Mike Tyson’s daughter taught us an important lesson; exercise equipment and children do NOT go hand in hand. Unfortunately the Tyson family bears the burden for this lesson and faces the loss of a child.No blame... mike tyson kid exercise children weight lifting Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:55:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Exercise-Equipment-and-Child-Safety?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m2d23-Houston-Athletic-Performer-of-the-Week-Reed-Connor?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner (source) This week’s Houston Athletic Performer is the Woodlands runner - Reed Connor. Connor is a cross-country superstar who has already won on some of the biggest stages the sport has to offer. Amazingly enough, the star runner began hi... Houston Performer of the week reed connor Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:37:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m2d23-Houston-Athletic-Performer-of-the-Week-Reed-Connor?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m2d20-Tabata-Training--lose-weight-and-build-muscle-fast?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner (source) If you are looking to increase your metabolism, burn more fat, increase your aerobic and anaerobic thresholds then Tabata Training is for you.Tabata Training is an advanced training technique that is a sure fire way to get you out of an... Athletic performance losing weight periodization changing up workout tabata training Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:26:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m2d20-Tabata-Training--lose-weight-and-build-muscle-fast?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m1d29-The-skinny-on-carbs?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner Healthy Carbs With all of the fad diets out today mixed signals on nutritional needs is very common. The focus here is on carbs – are they good or bad? Should I stay away from them?We need carbohydrates; so much so that they should consist... Athletic performance losing weight quality carbs bad carbs Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:04:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m1d29-The-skinny-on-carbs?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m1d20-Houston-Athletic-Performer-of-the-Week--Hyjji-Thomas?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner (Source)The nod for Houston athletic performer of the week goes to Hyjji Thomas. Thomas is a 6’2” scoring machine from Booker T. Washington High School. He is a starter on the basketball team and only being a junior – he will be aro... Athletic performance Houston Performer of the week Hyjji Thomas Tue, 20 Jan 2009 06:24:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m1d20-Houston-Athletic-Performer-of-the-Week--Hyjji-Thomas?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m1d19-Change-your-workout-for-better-gains?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner (Source)Periodization – or in laymen’s terms “changing up your workout” plays a very important role in your overall fitness success.The body will adapt to the stimuli that we place on it. Overtime your body will fully adapt an... Athletic performance losing weight periodization changing up workout Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:28:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m1d19-Change-your-workout-for-better-gains?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m1d15-Become-a-homerun-champ--hitting-made-easy?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner Source It is almost that time of year again; you know when your company puts together that softball team. They go around trying to sign people up to play. Somehow your cubicle always gets “missed” – a total accident (you must h... Athletic performance softball hitting homeruns power Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:37:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m1d15-Become-a-homerun-champ--hitting-made-easy?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m1d7-Dealing-with-muscle-soreness?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner  Electronic Stimulation (source)If you have ever had a long lay off from exercise or had a really tough workout in the gym, chances are that you have suffered from DOMS. DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) is the pain felt in your muscles typic... Athletic performance losing weight muscle soreness DOMS Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:26:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1677-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner~y2009m1d7-Dealing-with-muscle-soreness?cid=exrss-Houston-Sports-Performance-Examiner