I fractured the 4th vertebra of my lumbar spine (L-4),
while playing football during my senior year of high school.
The rehab process taught me a ton about fitness and sports
performance, and also set my life’s mission into motion.
Every athlete would benefit greatly by learning the value
of fitness, like I did. My mission is to teach them to
understand the value from the moment they begin playing
sports.
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Children and adults differ anatomically, physiologically, and emotionally. That’s why it is important to connect your young athlete to trainers and coaches that are specialists. Many trainers and coaches will attempt to use the same approach for adults and children; however, training young athletes requires different training methods and motivational techniques than when working with mature adults.
| Younger Athletes (5 to 12) | Older Athletes (12 to 17) |
|---|---|
| Strength training routines for this age group focus on teaching them basic lifting techniques, not heavy resistance training. I want them to become familiar with the basics of exercise and avoid the common sports injuries that are problematic to this age group. | For older athletes, I emphasize the importance of lifelong sports participation and fitness activities. I focus on the enjoyment of exercise and the fun of sports, while teaching them about the role of fitness & nutrition for building a positive body image, self-esteem, goal setting, and personal achievement. They will learn how to tone and sculpt muscles, improve posture, and master more difficult weight training techniques. Injury prevention is an important topic to this age group as well. |
Our bodies are literally constructed from the foods that we eat. The mind, body, and spirit will never be healthy without clean eating. Glorify God with your body (1 Corinthians 6:20 HCSB); therefore, whatever you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it for God’s glory (1 Corinthians 10:31 HCSB).
Unfortunately, the health producing effects of hard training and clean eating can be trumped by physical trauma, and environmental toxins. In those instances, turn to plants and use their leaves for healing (Ezekiel 47:12 HCSB).
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