The PFP Blog
Here you’ll find practical tips, training insights, and motivational stories designed to help athletes and adults unlock their potential — on and off the field. From injury-preventing warm-ups and performance-boosting workouts to mindset strategies that build confidence and resilience, our blog is your go-to resource for level-up guidance fueled by real experience and results. Dive in and start your journey to becoming stronger, faster, and more confident with every read.

Confident, Successful Student Athletes – PART 1
Athlete, listen up…I know you are wondering, “Am I one of the 10% of athletes who is ACTUALLY playing up to my true potential? At my age and my

March ATHLETE OF THE MONTH – Eleni Bedard
You would never know it today, but Eleni Bedard and the sport of lacrosse did not get off to the most auspicious start. She had just entered

A Secret to Your Athlete’s Long-term Success (Inspiring Story)
I just finished up a conversation with a D1 lacrosse player who just learned her career is over. She medically retired earlier this month due to a

Why Female Athletes Have More ACL Injuries
#1 Anatomical MakeupThe Q-Angle is the relationship between the hips and knees. It is more pronounced in females because their hips are design to be

February Warrior of the Month – Tom Starkoski
I have always been active but a series of minor injuries, business travel, and lifestyle choices contributed to losing my edge. I started at PFP with

3 COSTLY MISTAKES BASEBALL PLAYERS MAKE IN SEASON AND HOW TO FIX THEM
Most high school baseball players are trying to do a good thing by getting in the weightroom, but in attempt to do the right thing they are actually

Motivation and Mindset are Not the Same Thing
Motivation and Mindset are NOT The Same Thing Stop for a second and think about the last time you were motivated.It probably was not that long ago. It

February ATHLETE OF THE MONTH – Nicholas Spessard
Growing up, Nicholas Spessard was a star on the lacrosse field. “I am naturally tall and I was always faster than everyone else,” he says. “It just

Should My Athlete Play Multiple Sports? Why?
This article is all about Early Sport Specialization VS. Sport Differentiation. Should your athlete play multiple sports, or specialize in one sport? I believe it all starts with WHY. In this article my goal is to share with you the facts, the science, and how we use this information at
Choose to Stand Out if you want to be Outstanding
Choose to Stand Out if you want to be Outstanding: Embracing Discontinuity Requires Courage. What does that even mean?This one’s for you, high school
3 Running Mistakes Your Athlete is Making
Parents are all over this one. It is the most obvious flaw in 90% of athlete’s running form. Why do they do it? Two things:One is weakness. Their core

January Warrior of the Month – Matt Bender
Hello Warriors. I’m Matt Bender, also known as Jake’s Dad, or Bender. I will soon be known as Alex’s Dad when she starts at PFP, two years too late
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