As we adjust to the new normal that unforeseen circumstances have bestowed upon us, it’s time to take life by the horns and be proactive rather than reactive. If a six- to eight-week self-quarantine is the worst thing that will happen in your life, you’re in for a pretty amazing life. Unlike … [Read more...]
Caligiuri: Playing different sports has long-term benefits
Undoubtedly, the most misperceived notion among high school parents is the value they place on sport specialization. Contrary to mainstream thoughts about creating and maintaining durability, it is not the overexposure to multiple sports that yields injury, rather the absence of sport … [Read more...]
Caligiuri: Time to talk about athlete eating disorders
One of the most well-known and least-discussed problems among athletes is the existence of adverse nutritional disorders in sports. I refer to this loosely because it takes a very specialized professional to assess and diagnose eating disorders versus disordered eating. These days, when fad diets … [Read more...]
Caligiuri: Endurance, recovery should trump the push to lift more
The unfortunate reality of the collegiate strength and conditioning industry is that strength coaches place too much importance on the final number rather than the application to sport. It is continually perplexing to me as to why prominent hockey programs still strength train like heavyweight … [Read more...]
Caligiuri: Which level of college is right for you?
As a proud alumnus of Castleton University, formerly Castleton State College, I’ve had the privilege to learn, compete and work alongside just about every collegiate platform available to today’s student-athletes. Studying sports medicine at a small Division 3 school allowed me to experience … [Read more...]
A 7-day training template of strength, skating and nutrition
Joe Caligiuri (MS, ATC) is the owner of Stadium Performance in Dedham, Mass., and has served as athletic trainer for the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings and NFL’s New England Patriots. SP offers Boston’s No. 1 injury-prevention, ACL rehab and speed programming. Check out spstrengthcoach.com. Today, more … [Read more...]
