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