Ryker Hartlaub’s Perfect Game Is a Great Reminder That Preparation Shows Up Ryker Hartlaub threw a perfect game in the first round of the baseball playoffs. That sentence alone is pretty incredible. Congrats to Ryker! Huge accomplishment. Once in a lifetime type of event. In Summit’s 8-0 win over Eagle Point, Ryker Hartlaub …
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Why Strength Training Matters for High School Girls: Building Strong Bones for Life Caitlin Wells PharmD, Sports Pharmacist When we talk about strength training for high school girls, the conversation often focuses on sports performance—getting faster, stronger, and more confident on the field or court. But there’s a much bi…
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How We Measure Athletic Improvement at OC Sports Performance — And Why It Matters How We Measure Athletic Improvement at OC Sports Performance — And Why It Matters Parents and athletes all want the same thing: real results. Faster sprint times. Higher jumps. More strength. Better conditioning. Yet too many athletes are spend…
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Creatine for High School Girl Athletes: Benefits, Safety, and What the Science Really Says BY: Caitlin Wells PharmD Sports Pharmacist Creatine is one of the most researched and effective supplements in sports performance, yet many high school girl athletes and their parents still wonder whether it’s safe or necessary. The real…
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Why Metrics Matter: How We Track Athlete Success at OC Sports Performance At OC Sports Performance in Bend, Oregon, we believe progress starts with measurable goals. Metrics are the foundation of how we help athletes reach their full potential. By tracking key performance indicators, we ensure every athlete knows where they stan…
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Sports Performance Gains: What You Can Expect at OC Sports Performance. What do you gain when you join OC Sports Performance in Bend, Oregon? Let’s dive into our proven process to elevate athletic performance and achieve measurable results. Metrics That Matter At OC Sports Performance, tracking and improving key metrics is one…
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Acceleration training for athletes. How important is acceleration training for athletes and how does it get developed? We answer these questions and many more. At OC Sports Performance in Bend, Oregon, we utilize acceleration training weekly inside of our program as all ball sports need better acceleratio…
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Learn how to develop conditioning for sports performance athletes. Conditioning Conditioning, or simply getting in shape, refers to an athlete’s ability to perform at a high level. It’s one of the most common things parents and coaches ask us to work on with their athletes. Fortunately, developing conditioning is a relat…
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Speed Reserve. Why developing top sprint speed will help you have a “Speed Reserve” that allows you to run fast throughout a game, practice or an event. By Sean Wells As a Sports Performance coach, I know firsthand how important speed reserve is to success in a huge multitude of sports, including soccer, football, softba…
Protein shakes for kids, are they good? Or are they bad? Learn more! Are protein shakes for kids bad? I had a parent email me this question not too long ago. First, the “kid” in this situation was 15 years old. The answer would vary a bit for those younger than 12-14 years old. Why……
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