Sports movement trains the body to handle high stress and sport-specific movement ranges. It boosts athletic performance, stress response, balance, and flexibility while reducing injury risk.

General sports movement training teaches basic athletic movements and builds a foundation for overall fitness and health.

Sports-specific training targets movements that improve performance in a particular sport — for example, jumping for basketball and volleyball or lateral movement for tennis and football.

Athletic assessments let athletes see their strengths, weaknesses, improvement areas, and future potential. They can also reveal talents suited to different sports, giving athletes more options.

If you’re a coach, trainer, or parent, use these tips to create a positive environment for your student-athlete to grow.