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Navigating Common Injuries in Women’s Lacrosse

By Maddie Martin · 1 day ago

Lacrosse, often hailed as the fastest sport on two feet, combines speed, skill, and agility to create an exhilarating game, especially in the women’s league. However, this intense physical demand exposes players to significant injury ...

Staying Charged: A Guide to Electrolyte Balance for Health and Exercise

By Stacey Simpson · 6 days ago

Electrolytes are more than just a buzzword tossed around by sports drink commercials; they are essential minerals that play crucial roles in the athlete’s body. These charged particles help transmit electrical impulses across cells, allowing ...

Understanding an ACL Tear

By Stacey Simpson · 1 week ago

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is the most commonly torn of the four main ligaments of the knee. The other three being Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL), Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL), and Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL). ...

The Art of Coaching: Cultivating Growth and Inspiration

By Janine Tucker · 1 week ago

When I look back on my 29 years of coaching the women’s lacrosse team at Johns Hopkins University – I can’t help but smile. That smile has less to do with the wins we were ...

15 Basketball Dribbling Games and Passing Drills for Better Ball Handling

By Pat Clatchey · 2 weeks ago

Dribbling games and passing drills are crucial for developing fundamental basketball skills like ball control, court awareness, and quick decision-making. My name is Pat Clatchey, and I’m the head varsity boys basketball coach at Mount ...

The Ultimate Leg Day Workout Routine: 10 Exercises for Stronger Legs

By Tim Bishop · 2 weeks ago

Leg day builds lower body strength, endurance, and balance. Whether you have access to minimal equipment or just your bodyweight, you can still achieve an effective leg workout. Below are 10 workouts to include in ...

Golf Bunker Shot Fundamentals: A Detailed Guide

By Parker Parsons · 3 weeks ago

Players should make it a priority to master proven bunker shot fundamentals and techniques to improve their game. One of the most challenging parts of golf is when you land in the bunker. However, if ...

3 Baseball Hitting Drills to Improve Your Swing

By Jonathan Schwind · 3 weeks ago

A baseball hitting drill is a structured exercise designed to enhance a players ability to improve their swing, create more optimal contact, and improve their overall hitting mechanics. These drills often focus on specific aspects ...

The Future of Coaching: Using Data and Analytics in Sports

By Maddie Martin · 4 weeks ago

In the fast-paced world of modern sports, data and analytics have become indispensable tools for coaches aiming to enhance team performance and make informed decisions. The integration of data-driven insights allows coaches to optimize training, ...

Baseball History

By Jack Boreham · 1 month ago

Sixty-five million people play baseball worldwide, with the popular American pastime ranking seventh in popularity internationally. It is estimated that baseball has around 500 million fans globally, concentrated in Japan, the United States, and South ...

Meditation for Athletes

By Isnation Author · 1 month ago

Meditation and mindfulness practices are important tools for enhancing mental health as an athlete. While the stigma around mental health was greatly reduced in recent years, alot of people still think meditation is something only ...

Wellness for Athletes

By Isnation Author · 1 month ago

At ISNation, we believe that holistic wellness for an athlete is a combination of both physical health and mental fitness. Getting Enough Sleep Sleep is very important in maintaining both your physical and mental health. ...

Mental Toughness Exercises

By Isnation Author · 1 month ago

In the standard psychological literature, the four pillars of mental toughness are motivation, self-confidence, attentional focus, and managing pressure. Motivation In terms of motivation, an athlete with a strong desire to achieve and push past ...

Athlete Mental Health: The Toolkit

By Isnation Author · 1 month ago

Poor mental health is becoming more common in sports, with athletes experiencing a growing number of sporting pressures that contribute to mental health issues. While the numbers are rising, athletes can benefit from various exercises, ...

Where Did Field Hockey Originate? Tracing the History of Stick and Ball Sports

By Laura-Ann Lane · 1 month ago

Field hockey is the third most played sport globally – with billions of fans globally. Beloved by many, field hockey has been a staple at the world’s most popular sporting events, such as the Olympics, ...

Positive Self Talk Examples and Activities for Athletes from Former NFL Quarterback

By Danny Wuerffel · 1 month ago

Self talk, or the inner voice, is a psychological tool athletes can use to improve performance across sporting disciplines. Yet, many professionals, including coaches and parents, do not know how to utilize this skill to ...

Soccer Passing Drills Suitable for Beginners and Advanced Players

By Val Texeira · 1 month ago

Passing is a fundamental skill in soccer. Whether you’re playing in the midfield, defense, or even when striking, mastering passing techniques and drills is key to maintaining possession, controlling the game, and creating scoring opportunities. ...

Ranking the Fastest Swimming Strokes: A Guide to Speed in the Pool

By Jack Boreham · 2 months ago

Throughout a swimmer’s competitive journey, athletes contest in various swimming strokes to advance from local to regional and even international levels of mastery. As swimmers progress up the competitive pecking order, they specialize in stroke-specific ...

The Future of Coaching: Using Data and Analytics in Sports

By Maddie Martin · 2 months ago

In the fast-paced world of modern sports, data and analytics have become indispensable tools for coaches aiming to enhance team performance and make informed decisions. The integration of data-driven insights allows coaches to optimize training, ...

How Basketball Was Born: A Look at Its Origins

By Limarc Ambalina · 2 months ago

Basketball, one of the world’s most beloved sports, captivates millions with its fast-paced action and compelling history. Yet, many fans may not know exactly how this global phenomenon came to be. This blog post delves ...