What is a valgus knee? A valgus knee position is when the femur internally rotates and collapses inward. Â It is also commonly referred to as knock knees. Why is this a concern? Â Studies show there is a link between athletes that exhibit valgus tendencies and knee injuries, specifically ACL tears. Â Also, athletes that have…
As much as anything else in competitive athletics, players’ and coaches’ attitudes as revealed through their body language are integral parts of the winning process.  Even in cases where individuals are acting to be braver, more poised or stronger than they really feel, this can have a positive effect on their teammates.  Of course, it’s…
Real Players make occasional great plays when trying to make good plays. Fake Players make awful plays while trying to make great plays. Real Players think about winning. Fake Players think about themselves. Real Players are interested in efficient scoring. Fake Players are interested in scoring. Real Players are focused on both…
What is PER in Basketball? John Hollinger devised an all in one basketball rating adjusted to pace of play and an individual’s playing time to rank NBA players, present and past. He readily admits that it’s not full proof and yet, it’s widely accepted and used. He also admits that defensive efficiency for NBA players…
Yesterday I watched Coach Tom Izzo’s Michigan St. Spartans practice and even though they were basically reviewing all their offense and defense in preparation for an exhibition game against Northern Michigan, the program’s hallmark of toughness was still very evident. In retrospect, if you had told me 20 years ago, after serving a 12 year…
My two grandsons play youth baseball so I watch a fair number of games at the 7 and 10 year- old levels.  Watching those games, I’m constantly reminded of the undeniable importance of balance in any athletic endeavor.  Invariably, the players who have an innate sense of balance and/or who have been schooled in that…
