The Lost Boyz organization, on Chicago’s south shore, recently held an event in honor of Reverend Jesse Jackson. The theme of the day was “Somebody”- acknowledging that all the young athletes truly matter. The title of the event comes from Jackson’s famous quote: “I am somebody. I may be poor,…
Three maxes on the same day? Who came up with this sport?? Powerlifting competitions represent the culmination of a structured training cycle. In the weeks leading into a meet, lifters progressively increase intensity, often reduce total volume, and taper fatigue so that maximal strength can be expressed on a specific…
By Chris McQuilkin, MS, CSCS*D Most athletes are taught what to do. Very few are taught how to think. And that gap — between execution and understanding — is where most teams stall. Coaches explain the drill. They draw it up on the board. They walk through it step-by-step. Practice starts… and suddenly…
Because I learned something most athletes never fully grasp: it’s not about how much you play; it’s about how much you impact the team - regardless of court time. Everyone contributes.
By Carter Pavia NFL players are some of the highest performing athletes in the world. With the rigorous training regimens and physicality of the sport, they have to be. To find consistent success as a professional athlete they have to play fast, lift heavy, and understand the sport on a…
By: David Gardy Ermann[1] For the first time since the 2015-16 season, the Denver Broncos will be in the playoffs. The last time the team made it to the postseason, Peyton Manning—in his final career game—led the Broncos to victory in Super Bowl 50. Now, eight seasons later, the Broncos…
There’s more to sports than just winning games. That’s obvious to anyone reading Beyond Strength. But when it comes to teaching “life lessons”, there is debate regarding which lessons to teach. If you’re hoping to build strong, empowered, fulfilled people, you might want to consider some of the components of…
Yesol An Throughout my journey as a female lifter in the weight room, I’ve experienced the ups and downs of training. I’ve asked myself this question frequently, “why am I so weak today?” This question arose in many different phases of my life: when I was doing crossfit, competing in…
By Rijad Pekmez I’ve spent more than a decade in weight rooms. First as an athlete, now as a performance coach. My role is to guide athletes in becoming stronger, faster, and more efficient in their respective sports, all while helping them achieve both individual and team-oriented goals. And let…
Kimberly Brancato, J.D. Burnout in sports is increasingly recognized as a significant factor contributing to declining participation rates among young athletes. A recent study by Dr. Bianca Edison, noted that only 39% of high school seniors are participating in organized sports, a significant decline from the nearly 90% of kids…