Youth Sports Performance Blog

Expert Insights For Parents Of Young Athletes

Welcome to the NBR blog - your resource for raising faster, stronger, and healthier young athletes. We share practical tips, movement insights, and parent education to help your child excel in their sport while staying injury-free.

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Why Your Child's Running Injuries Keep Coming Back (And How to Break the Cycle)

If physio isn't working, read this. [Read now →]

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Food Is Fuel — But Only If You Treat It That Way

Want better performance and faster recovery? Learn how to fuel your running with simple, effectiv...

June 30, 2025

The Day I Learned to Love Rest Days

Rest days aren’t lazy — they’re essential. Learn how recovery boosts performance, prevents injury...

June 24, 2025

The Workout That Changed My Speed Forever

Training hard but not getting faster? Discover the form-focused speed workout that changed everyt...

June 22, 2025

Why Cool Downs Matter More Than You Think

Think your run ends at the last step? Think again. Learn how a proper cooldown boosts recovery, p...

June 18, 2025

Why Your Warm-Up Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It)

Still feeling stiff or sore after your runs? Learn how to build a better warm-up that boosts perf...

June 12, 2025

Master Your Stride: The Ultimate Guide to Perfecting Cadence in Running for Peak Performance

Discover how cadence in running affects your speed, efficiency, and injury risk. Learn how to fin...

June 11, 2025

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