Random Friday Thoughts: 3/20/09
1. As I mentioned last week, I came down with a nasty bug of some sort - and it felt like I was swallowing thumbtacks for a few days. Well, long story short, it's a week later - and my [...]
The “Saving the Shuffler” Sale
Earlier this week, I introduced you to the "shuffler," a breed of endurance athlete that seems to be everywhere in Boston this time of year. And, skilled trapper that I am, I actually managed to catch one last night to: [...]
Pitchers vs. Quarterbacks vs. Swimmers
Q: I know that you're tops when it comes to keeping baseball guys (especially pitchers) healthy and performing at the top level. How would your approach to training baseball players in general, and pitchers more specifically, differ when working with [...]
Static Posture Assessment Mistakes: Part 2
In a continuation of last Tuesday's post, here's another common mistake you'll see in the static posture of overhead throwing athletes. Many times, folks will see a low-shoulder like the one below and automatically assume is means "scoliosis." In reality, [...]
Weight Loss and Distance Running
It's that time of year in Boston. The "shufflers" are out in full effect. For those of you who aren't familiar with a "shuffler," it's an individual who has recently taken up distance running as a means of losing weight. [...]
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…
You might find it weird that I'm playing this song on March 16. Then again, if you really know me, you know exactly what I mean. Yes, folks, it's the first day of the high school baseball season. Loads of [...]
Random Friday Thoughts: 3/13/09
With today being Friday the 13th, I figured we'd roll with that theme for today. As you probably know, Friday the 13th is - according to superstition - a day of bad or good luck. Honestly, I didn't know that [...]
Off-Ice Performance Training for Hockey
Cressey Performance was lucky to have Kevin Neeld around the facility last summer, and all our coaches were much better off thanks to this experience. Kevin always makes some great points and is never afraid to question the norm - [...]
Stuff You Should Read: 3/11/09
Here is this week's list of recommended reading: The Mainstream Media Lag - Here's an old blog post with an enduring theme. An EricCressey.com Exclusive Interview with Dr. Jason Hodges - This interview includes a lot of really interesting thoughts [...]
Static Posture Assessment Mistakes: Part 1
One of the big mistakes many people make in assessing static postures is that they think they can determine that the humerii are internally rotated just from looking at someone from in front, and seeing the tops of their hands [...]
