Author Archive
Island Lake Stride for Life
Posted by: | CommentsBack in May I was invited by Alex Brackett and the Parent Council of Island Lake Public School in Orangeville, Ontario, to help out with the school’s 3rd Annual Stride For Life. The Stride For Life is a 1km run/walk and 5km trail run that serves as the school’s annual fundraising event. This great event is organized each year by the school’s Parent Council. The Parent Council consists of dedicated parents and volunteers who go the extra mile to enhance the children’s learning experience at the school. All proceeds from this year’s Stride For Life were Read More→
Hydration Critical for Young Athletes
Posted by: | CommentsIt only takes a 1 to 2 % decrease in bodyweight from exercise induced sweating to negatively affect performance. I’m not just speaking about physical performance, but mental performance as well; both of which are needed for a young athlete to be at their best the from the time the game starts to the time the game ends. Performance aside, safety should always Read More→
True Youth Sports Brampton Now A Reality
Posted by: | CommentsLocal Youth Fitness Professional, David Kittner, Launches Youth Fitness Camp to Nurture a Life Long Love of Healthy Living for Brampton Children
Local youth fitness professional David Kittner, of Athletic Foundations, recently announced the launch of True Youth Sports Brampton Fit Camp, Brampton’s first fitness camp designed exclusively to meet the needs of kids and to help them foster a lifelong love of physical activity and healthy living.
David Kittner said “Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions with factors such as Read More→
The IYCA Summit of 2010
Posted by: | CommentsNow that I have my web site/blog kinks etc. all worked out, I’m pleased to say were back up and on-line. Things here at Athletic Foundations have been quite busy and a lot has been happening in the world of youth fitness and youth athletic development.
Aside from working with children, giving presentations at schools etc, the highlight this past winter occurred when I attended the International Youth Conditioning Association’s 2nd Annual Youth Fitness Summit in Louisville, Kentucky. Spending a weekend with over 300 Youth Fitness Specialists from all over the world was amazing to the say the least. I met youth fitness professionals from Australia, the U.K., Canada, and the United States including Hawaii. Not only do I consider these great people my colleagues, Read More→
A Fun Game of Calf Tag
Posted by: | CommentsHere is a fun and effective game that young athletes can play at any time. It’s great as a specific warm-up to any game, practice, or dryland session.
Two players partner up and square off against each other in an athletic stance. Each player is attempting to tag the other person on either calf. One point is scored for each calf touch. Each partner stands up and resets themselves prior to continuing. Game goes until one partner scores three points.
The game can be made harder, but havng athletes only tag on the left calf or the right calf. Or perhaps they can only tag with the left hand or the right hand. There are several variations and one thing is for sure; kids love playing calf tag. Give it a try and be sure to post your comments below. I would love to hear how much your athletes enjoy this great game.
