The Definitive Guide to Youth Athletic Strength, Conditioning and Performance

Its not whether you get knocked down, its whether

you get up. ~ Vince Lombardi

Long ago, we recognized that one way to establish a human

pecking order would be to compete in trials of strength

and skill without weapons. That way we could get a second

opportunity to compete with our opponents, …a rematch!

As we evolved, we began to train athletes, often choosing

younger and more agile competitors for contests.

Humankind has never lost the desire to compete for supremacy,

and athletics remains a relatively safe activity in

which we compete for bragging rights. While winning is always

gratifying, it is not the only satisfactory outcome. Past

great athletes and sages have remarked on many precious

life lessons gleaned from losses:

 Failure happens all the time. It happens every day

in practice. What makes you better is how

you react to it. ~ Mia Hamm

The Celebrity Experts® in this book explore the subject of

Fitness through conditioning the body for optimal results in

young athletes. They look at the factors of mindset, nutrition

and exercise – all of which play a part – from all angles and

for all ages. They discuss the benefits of training, techniques,

and the indelible influence of coaches on young minds. Such

influence often stays with individuals for a lifetime.

Whether you have a toddler or a teen, these Celebrity Experts

® have found success in teaching and coaching all

age groups life-lessons, skills and mindset. Whether their

students grow into professional athletes or responsible citizens,

appropriate coaching and teaching methods are key

to helping them mature into healthy, competitive individuals

on and off the field.

Here is an opportunity for coaches and parents to read and

adopt successful, tested and proven ideas in their daily

roles…………….

 You are never really playing an opponent. You are playing

yourself, your own highest standards, and when you reach

your limits, that is real joy ~ Arthur Ashe