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.

Featured Article:

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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Plantar Fasciitis and Running: Why You’re Not Getting Better

Struggling with plantar fasciitis from running? Learn why traditional treatments fail and how to ...

May 31, 2025

Run Smarter, Not Harder: Why Efficiency Beats Intensity

Running harder isn’t always better. Learn why efficiency is the real performance unlock — and how...

May 27, 2025

The 10 Running Blueprint Standards (And Why You Need Them)

Discover the 10 movement standards every runner needs to master to stay pain-free, run efficientl...

May 24, 2025

The Real Reason Physio Isn’t Fixing Your Running Injuries

Still stuck in pain after physio? Learn why most treatments don’t work for runners — and what to ...

May 21, 2025

How to Transition to Barefoot Running Without Wrecking Yourself

Thinking about barefoot running? Learn how to transition safely without pain or injury with this ...

May 14, 2025

Why Your Running Injuries Keep Coming Back (And How to Stop the Cycle)

Recurring running injuries? Learn why they keep coming back and how to break the injury cycle for...

May 10, 2025

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