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Health & Fitness

Kids Who Play Sports May Still Not Be Getting Enough Exercise

Are you having this issue with your child or player standing around watching during practice? The link below is to an article published about this issue.

Are you having this issue with your child or player standing around watching?

The link below is to an article published about this issue.

The authors surmises that kids need more movement even when they are involved in youth sports.

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While this may be true to an extent, there is a point and time where players need to have verbal instructions at which exercise is at a minimum.

There is a fine line between coaches over coaching and keeping players on the move. 

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Also, enjoy the pictures of our recent spring break camp.  The players had 5 hours of constant movement for 4 days.

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