Training Articles from the Dragons Den
Training advice, drills and athlete stories from the Dragons Den: speed and agility development, strength work for high school athletes, and what we see working in the gym every week in Geneva and South Elgin.
Start with the agility and hip-strength pieces if your athlete plays a cutting sport, and pair any article with our free calculators to put real numbers behind the training. When you are ready to train, see our training programs in Geneva and South Elgin.
How to Prepare for High School Sports Tryouts: A Coach’s Checklist
Tryouts reward athletes who show up prepared. Here is what coaches are really watching for, how to get physically ready…
In-Season vs. Off-Season Training: How High School Athletes Should Plan the Year
The biggest mistake high school athletes make is training hard in the off-season and then stopping completely once games begin…
How to Get Faster in the 40-Yard Dash: What Actually Moves the Clock
The 40-yard dash rewards a great start, powerful acceleration and clean mechanics. Here is where the time actually comes from…
Is Sports Performance Training Worth It for High School Athletes?
Sports performance training is an investment of time and money. Here is an honest look at what it can do…
How Many Days a Week Should Athletes Train Speed and Agility?
More is not better when it comes to speed. Here is how often athletes should actually train speed and agility…
Does Lifting Weights Stunt Growth? Strength Training for Young Athletes, Explained
Parents still worry that weight training will stunt a child's growth. The major pediatric and sports medicine organizations say otherwise…