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Laura Baden
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Understanding Sever’s Disease in Young Athletes: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Manage It
As young athletes grow and push their bodies to achieve peak performance, they are often prone to certain injuries. One of the most...
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Laura Baden
Feb 34 min read
Understanding Osgood-Schlatter Disease: A Common Knee Injury in Youth Athletes
Knee injuries are a frequent concern for young athletes, and one of the most common is Osgood-Schlatter disease . While the name might...
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Laura Baden
Jan 275 min read
Building Mental Toughness and Resilience in Young Athletes
Young athlete focusing before a competition In the fast-paced world of youth sports, young athletes are often faced with high...
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Laura Baden
Jan 215 min read
Youth Caffeine Usage and Energy Drinks: Risks and Healthy Alternatives for Athletes
As a sports performance professional, one of the most common questions I get asked by parents, coaches, and young athletes is about...
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Laura Baden
Jan 135 min read
The Science of Muscle Recovery for Young Athletes: Key Strategies for Optimal Performance
As a young athlete, the focus is often on improving performance, achieving goals, and pushing limits. However, what often gets overlooked...
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Laura Baden
Jan 74 min read
The Straight Leg Raise: The Underrated Exercise for Strength and Performance
When it comes to strength and performance programs, there’s a tendency to focus on exercises that directly target large muscle groups,...
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Laura Baden
Dec 30, 20244 min read
The Hidden Key to Injury-Free Success: Training Young Athletes the Right Way
At Earn the Edge Performance, we believe every athlete, no matter their age, deserves a strong foundation in sports performance. But what...
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Laura Baden
Dec 23, 20245 min read
Building a Strong Foundation: Early Athlete Development for Young Athletes
When it comes to developing young athletes, the path to success starts long before they step onto a competitive field or court. A strong...
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Laura Baden
Dec 16, 20244 min read
Protect Your Wrestler's Shoulders: Essential Tips for Injury-Free Performance This Season!
Shoulder health is a cornerstone of any wrestler's physical conditioning, often overlooked until an injury occurs. The dynamic nature of...
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Laura Baden
Dec 9, 20244 min read
Elevate Your Baseball Performance: Key Attributes & Professional Guidance for Success
Baseball is a dynamic sport that requires athletes to excel in various aspects of athleticism. To compete at the highest level, players...
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Laura Baden
Dec 2, 20245 min read
When Should My Youth Athlete Start Training? The Ultimate Guide to Building a Foundation for Long-Term Success
As a parent or coach, one of the most common questions you may have when it comes to your child's athletic journey is: When should they...
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Laura Baden
Nov 25, 20247 min read
Title: The Importance of Athlete Assessment for Elite Performance: How the FMS System Transforms Development
In the pursuit of elite athletic performance, the path to success isn’t just paved with intense training sessions, grueling workouts, and...
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Laura Baden
Nov 18, 20245 min read
The Hidden Costs of Over-Scheduling Youth Athletes: How Multisport Seasons and Lack of Recovery Impact Performance and Health
In today’s competitive sports culture, youth athletes are pushed to perform at higher levels than ever before. With the pressure to...
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Laura Baden
Nov 11, 20245 min read
The Crucial Role of Hip and Core Strength in Rotational Power for Baseball and Softball Players
In the world of baseball/softball, success on the field often comes down to the ability to generate power and explosiveness in key...
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Laura Baden
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Nutrition for Young Athletes: Fueling Performance and Recovery
As young athletes train and compete, the importance of nutrition cannot be overstated. Proper fueling not only enhances performance but...
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Laura Baden
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Mastering Deceleration: A Game-Changer for Athletic Performance and Injury Prevention
In the competitive realm of sports, athletes focus extensively on acceleration and explosive movements. However, an often-overlooked...
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Laura Baden
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Are you Getting the Most Out of Your Training? Unlock the Secrets to Peak Performance When You Need it!
What is Periodization? Periodization is a systematic approach to training that involves varying the intensity, volume, and specificity of...
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Laura Baden
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"The Secrets to Unlocking Athletic Performance and Speed: What You've Been Missing"
In the pursuit of athletic excellence, speed often stands as the pinnacle of performance. Whether you're sprinting down the track,...
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Laura Baden
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Unearthing the Power Within: Unlocking Mental Toughness Mastery in the Face of Adversity
Achieve mental toughness mastery by learning to do the hard things when you don't want to. In a world filled with challenges and...
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Laura Baden
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The Power of Active Recovery: Why Moving Beats Resting After Intense Training or Competition
When you’ve pushed your body to the limit with intense training or competition, it’s natural to crave rest. However, while lying around...
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