Understanding the Importance of Injury Prevention

Injuries in youth sports are a significant concern for parents, coaches, and athletes alike.  At The Standard Fitness Company, we recognize that injury prevention is not just about avoiding pain but also about ensuring long-term athletic development and success. Our comprehensive Injury Prevention Coaching program is designed to educate coaches and young athletes on the fundamentals of human movement, which is the cornerstone of reducing injuries. By focusing on proper technique, strength, flexibility, and conditioning, we aim to create a safer and more effective training environment. Our experienced coaches tailor each program to meet the specific needs of each sport, taking into account aspects such as speed, balance, agility, endurance and strength, to name a few.

The Benefits of Injury Prevention Coaching

Investing in injury prevention goes beyond just keeping athletes on the field; it enhances overall performance and extends athletic careers. The numbers support the need for sound strength and conditioning programs for our young athletes. Recent data indicates that anywhere between 100,000 and 300,000 ACL injuries occur each year in the United States among high school athletes, with an estimated 70% being non-contact in nature. The reason for this is simple; biomechanics. While many young athletes participate in some sort of weight training program, very few are exposed to and coached on proper fundamentals of movement.

The founder of our company, Mike Huster, realized this in the course of developing and patenting the AIM Trainer, a device used to help strengthen the intrinsic muscles of the hip complex. Through much academic and hands on research, he witnessed first hand that there was a need to teach these principles to our young athletes. Our goal is to provide the research driven framework for your training related goals. When it comes to athletics, we emphasize injury prevention over how much weight you can lift. After all, it doesn't matter whether of not you can power clean 315 pounds if you're on the sideline with a torn ACL.

The Standard Fitness Company, our injury prevention coaching helps athletes build a solid foundation of movement efficiency, reducing the likelihood of overuse injuries and acute trauma. This proactive approach not only keeps athletes healthy but also improves their agility, balance, and coordination, leading to better performance in their respective sports. Additionally, the confidence gained from knowing how to move properly can have a positive impact on an athlete's mental game, fostering a healthier, more resilient mindset.