by Brady Hill | Mar 10, 2024 | Sports Performance, Uncategorized
1 Creatine: Friend or Foe? Unveiling the Benefits and Busting the Myths Creatine, a naturally occurring molecule found in muscle cells, has become a popular supplement among athletes and fitness enthusiasts. But what exactly are the benefits of creatine? How can it...
by Brady Hill | Dec 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
Two approaches to athletic growth: Over my decade of training athletes, I’ve observed two distinct approaches to strength and conditioning. One group focuses on “working out,” while the other embraces the process of training. The...
by Brady Hill | Jul 26, 2023 | Sports Performance, Strength and Conditioning
I had a conversation with some athletes this morning about training age. By definition, training or biological age is the amount of time that an individual has been training consistently throughout their career. The more trained you become, the more precise you need...
by Brady Hill | May 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
Introduction: Are you a 5th or 6th grader who loves to play sports? Do you want to be more confident, faster, stronger, more agile, and more competitive? If so, then you should sign up for our foundational class! Our “Fun”dational camps are designed to...
by Brady Hill | May 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
With spring sports in full swing, I often hear parents, coaches, and youth athletes express concern that lifting weights will make them bulky, slow, and tight. While there are some misconceptions about lifting weights, I believe that the benefits of a properly...
by Brady Hill | Apr 29, 2023 | Mindset Monday, Psychology, Sports Performance, Strength and Conditioning
Introduction Books have been written on periodization, training age, biomechanics, and functional performance for years. However, it wasn’t until recently that Brett Bartholomew, a strength and conditioning coach, brought awareness to the complexity of...
by Brady Hill | Apr 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
Coaching athletes in strength and conditioning is an incredibly rewarding experience, and over the past several years, I have had the opportunity to do exactly that. During my time coaching, I have learned a variety of lessons that I hope have not only enriched the...
by Brady Hill | Mar 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
“Man cannot remake himself without suffering, for he is both the marble and the sculptor”-Alexis Carrel Introduction: This quote by Alexis Carrel speaks to the idea that in order to become the person we want to be, we must go through a period of suffering,...
by Brady Hill | Mar 6, 2023 | Sports Performance, Strength and Conditioning
Everyone loves to improve and get better, but what happens when that improvement gets tough? In training, it’s not a matter of if this happens but when? Similar to the early stages of a relationship, there is the honeymoon stage; many things are new and...
by Brady Hill | Feb 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Introduction: When it comes to sports performance training, there is a lot that goes into it. It takes knowledge, experience, and practice to ensure that athletes are getting the most out of their training. Without the right combination of education and experience,...