Category: Science Research

New Year’s resolutions can be hard to keep but habits? They’re doable–and science proves it. Here are four habits for every young athlete and ways to make them stick.

As we navigate the age of COVID-19, many have suffered from the restrictions and lockdowns. Kids are among those who have felt the worst affects. Schools were shut down, sports…

A concussion can be caused by a blow, bump or jolt to the head, or by any fall or hit that jars the brain. Once your child has been diagnosed…

Sports like tennis, soccer, cheerleading and even certain track and swim disciplines challenge your body in similar ways: They all involve bursts of power over extended periods of time. Physiologically…

If you ever watch sports, you’re bound to see players sipping on neon-colored drinks during a game. You may even see coaches get an ice bucket shower after a big…

Okay, okay. We know a minute of exercise doesn’t constitute a major workout, but if you push the intensity enough, you can reap the same benefits of a much longer…

Few health-related topics are discussed in the news today as frequently as sports-related concussions. Even still, misconceptions are widespread, and the most common facts remain largely unknown. In the youth…

This is the second of a three-part special book excerpt from The Playmaker’s Advantage. Part 1 can be found here. By Daniel Petersonand Leonard Zaichkowsky, Ph.D. Visit any sideline of…

While the age of specialization in youth sports has created more skilled athletes entering high school, it also has caused a rash of overuse injuries. Training the same movements continuously…

There are at least 38 million young athletes participating in sports in the United States each year. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that five to 10 percent of athletes…

It’s official: Concussions can be tricky to diagnose during a game. There are obvious cases where players show classic symptoms of disorientation, dizziness and loss of memory. But there are also borderline…

Let’s say that three months from now you check off your New Year’s resolution of losing 20 pounds through better eating and more exercise. As you enjoy your celebratory DQ Blizzard,…

For many runners, the ultimate bucket list goal is to finish a marathon at some point in their lives. If running is good for overall health, then more running must be the…

There are a bevy of benefits for kids who play multiple sports. These include becoming better overall athletes from engaging in multiple disciplines; learning to be smarter and more creative…

Are youth sports worth the dollars and hours we spend on them? We asked 500 parents across the United States seven questions about their children’s participation in youth sports. In…

Everyone seems to have a story that goes something like this: their friend started lifting at 12, and now, as an adult, their friend has back pains. But guess what? For…

Sometimes multitasking should just be avoided. We all know that texting and driving is dangerous, and even talking on a phone while driving can be distracting. But what about texting…

Click here to read part 1 of The ACL Epidemic in Sports. Last week, you were introduced to TJ, a high school football player whose sophomore season was ended by…

“It was nine seconds into the game that I got to carry the ball for the first time.” And as he had done so many times that season, TJ, the…

The well-known formula for how to lose weight seems like simple math: calories in minus calories out. Yet anyone who has struggled with weight loss knows that there must be something…

When it comes to staying hydrated on the field, one of the recommendations often repeated is to “drink before you’re thirsty.” While staying hydrated is important, a group of medical…

Go climb a tree! No, seriously, it’s good for young brains to climb trees, jump on rocks, balance on a log and many other outdoor activities. Known as proprioceptive tasks,…

There’s lots of talk lately about the problems that can result from kids specializing in one sport or one physical activity too early. These can include burnout, overuse injuries, mental…

  There are a variety of benefits to enrolling your children in youth sports programs. There’s the physical fitness aspect, as kids get the exercise they need to stay fit…

Athletes of all ages require a variety of physical, mental and nutritional routines to achieve and retain peak performance condition. As yoga continues to gain popularity in the western world,…

Having asthma, doesn’t mean you can’t play sports! Being an asthma sufferer for most of my life, I’ve gone through just about every kind of treatment ever known. I’ve been hospitalized…

By Brian Covert, Community Builder, Up My Game; TeamSnap user There is a problem with participation in kid sport. Unknown to many though is just how big the problem is….

By Dan Peterson, TeamSnap’s sports science writer. Each week in the world’s top soccer leagues, injuries take an expensive toll.  Millions of dollars of talent left on the substitutes bench…

By Claire Gaunt, guest writer and biology and nutritional science specialist. Growing kids who take part in sports require a range of nutrients for growth. When it comes to minerals, the…

By Dan Peterson, TeamSnap’s Guest Writer about sports science and skill development for young athletes. If you visit any gym, weight room or running track, you are sure to see the…

By Dan Peterson, TeamSnap’s Guest Writer about sports science and skill development for young athletes. Ask a group of grade school students to name their favorite class and the overwhelming and…

By Dan Peterson, TeamSnap’s Guest Writer about sports science and skill development for young athletes. In the month of October, thousands of runners are nearing the end of their summer-long training schedules…

By Jen Lesea, TeamSnap’s Guest Writer on Nutrition and Health and Founder of FitWise Training. Practices are a good way to test what snacks work best for your child in regards…

By Dan Peterson, TeamSnap’s Guest Writer about sports science and skill development for young athletes. With the arrival of the Fall sports season, many high school and college athletes are finding…

By Dan Peterson, TeamSnap’s Guest Writer about sports science and skill development for young athletes. It’s late in the fourth quarter, the third period, stoppage time or even that last mile….