Applied and Clinical Performance Psychology

Dr. Gillham, performance psychology coach at Sanford Sports, covers a number of topics related to applied and clinical performance psychology.
Trends in Youth Fitness

Drs. Faigenbaum, Lloyd and Oliver discuss the current state of youth fitness, and why it’s been gaining interest over the last several years.
Youth Sports Specialization

Youth sport specialization is an approach to enhancing specific physical skills to elevate competitive ability. Hear about potential concerns & considerations.
The Female Athlete Triad

Dr. Joy discusses the spectrum of lower energy availability, menstrual dysfunction, and low bone density that can affect young athletes.
Making the Connection: Youth Sports & Athletic Identity

Dr. Hunt and Roberts join the podcast to discuss the effect of athletic identity in youth and adolescent athletes.
Matching Child Centered Policies to Appropriate Development in Youth Sports

Dr. Rick Howard joins the podcast to discuss matching child-centered policies to age- and stage-appropriate development in youth sport.
Breathe Easier | Smoking Cessation Resources for Better Health

Only 20 minutes after your last cigarette, your heart rate and blood pressure begin to drop. Within a few days, the carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to a normal rate. After a few weeks your circulation and lung function improve, and after a year your risk of heart attack drops significantly. These are […]
Understanding Ages & Stages to Inform Developmentally Appropriate Youth Sports

Dr. Rick Howard joins the podcast to discuss developmentally appropriate youth sports informed by long-term athletic development.
Coaching Skills for Deep Empathy

This infographic describes the three types of empathy and five ways to incorporate empathy into your work as a fitness professional, health coach, or medical practitioner.
The Impact of Adolescent Development on Fitness and Conditioning Age

Dr. Rick Howard joins the podcast to discuss the impact of adolescent development on fitness and conditioning age and stage.