by phnmlifestyle | Apr 24, 2025 | Coaching, Sports Performance
Strength Training for Kids: A Parent’s Guide to Getting Started As a parent, you want the best for your child—especially when it comes to their health, development, and athletic performance. If your young athlete is showing interest in sports, or already heavily...
by phnmlifestyle | Apr 12, 2025 | Coaching, Fitness, Sports Performance
Understanding RPE and RIR: Mastering Workout Intensity in Strength Training When it comes to getting stronger, intensity matters. But how do you really know if you’re training hard enough—or too hard? Enter two powerful tools: Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) and Reps...
by phnmlifestyle | Apr 3, 2025 | Coaching, Overall Health, Sports Performance
Are Youth Sports Injuries on the Rise? (And How to Keep Your Kid from Becoming a Statistic) We all want our kids to be active, healthy, and maybe even score the game-winning goal. But let’s be real—no parent wants their child’s sports highlight to be a trip to the ER....
by phnmlifestyle | Mar 26, 2025 | Coaching, Sports Performance
“More Than Just a Game: How the Youth Sports Industry Is Changing the Way We Parent and What to Do About It” Just passing along a book recommendation: “A compelling, clear-eyed look at the changing norms around youth sports, family, and what it means...
by phnmlifestyle | Mar 20, 2025 | Coaching, Fitness, Sports Performance
3 Signs Your Youth Athlete Is Experiencing Burnout (and How to Fix It) Youth sports can be an incredible experience, teaching discipline, teamwork, and resilience. But with increased competition, year-round play, and high expectations, many young athletes face burnout...
by phnmlifestyle | Feb 4, 2025 | Coaching, Overall Health
Is the Ecological Approach to Jiu-Jitsu the Secret to Success or a Recipe for Disaster? Hey there, fellow grappling enthusiasts! I’ve been coaching athletes since the late ’90s – back when baggy pants were cool and finding a jiu-jitsu black belt was...
