Importance of Grip Strength
Strength and Conditioning Coach of the White Sox shares with us the importance of grip strength and tips on how to improve.

Summary of NSCA Update on Youth Resistance Training Guidelines
To serve as a more useful tool for parents and coaches, the following is a summary of: “Youth Resistance Training: Updated Position Statement Paper from the National Strength and Conditioning Association” Avery D. Faigenbaum, Willian J. Kraemer, Cameron J.R. Blimkie, Ian Jeffreys, Lyle J. Micheli, Mike Nitka, Thomas W. Rowland. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Supplement to Volume 23. Number 5. August 2009.

10 Helpful Speed Development Drills
In-Season Base Running Speed Drills Gene Coleman, Ed. D, CSCS, FACSM Houston Astros

Performance Eating for Baseball
What you eat will impact your performance. Leslie Bonci provides some great information about what you should eat to maximize your performance.

Balance is the key to improving all aspects of performance
Even most elite athletes lack sufficient balance skills, preventing them from reaching their highest levels of performance...

ASMI Position Statement on Youth Pitchers
"With the rise in elbow and shoulder injuries in youth baseball pitchers, the adult community needs to take steps to prevent these injuries. Research points to overuse as the principle risk factor. Poor pitching mechanics also contribute to injury risk. Another suggested risk factor is poor physical fitness..." www.asmi.org/asmiweb/position_statement.htm