There’s a lot of noise in training—what actually works vs what just sounds good.

Here are two common myths that can hold people back.

🧠 Pro Takeaway with Dr. Kavan Latham

Myth #1: If you’re sore or stiff, you shouldn’t train

Reality:

Soreness and stiffness don’t automatically mean you need to stop training. In many cases, the right type of movement can actually help you feel and perform better.

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Don’t automatically skip training due to soreness

Adjust intensity instead of eliminating movement

Use controlled movement to improve how you feel

Focus on quality over pushing through discomfort

Myth #2: If you’re not sore, it wasn’t a good workout

Reality:

Soreness is not a reliable indicator of progress. Effective training is about adaptation—not how much pain you feel the next day.

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Measure progress by strength and performance

Avoid chasing soreness as your goal

Focus on consistency over intensity

Prioritize recovery so you can train again

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Knee pain doesn’t always mean you need to stop training.

It usually means you need to train smarter.

🧠 Pro Takeaway with Amanda Barrett

Exercises like the Spanish squat can reduce knee stress while still strengthening the muscles that support the joint.

In most cases, this isn’t meant to replace traditional barbell squats—it’s a highly effective pre-hab tool to help keep your knees healthy and resilient.

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Use Spanish squats as part of your warm-up or accessory work

Use them as a pain-free alternative when traditional squats cause discomfort

Focus on controlled reps and staying upright

Add them 2–3x per week to support knee health and durability

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 Talent gets you in the door—but consistency is what separates great athletes from everyone else.

Perfecting your craft is all it takes

🧠 Pro Takeaway with Coach Chris Fenelon

Success looks different for every athlete, but the mindset should always stay the same: show up every day with the goal of getting better. Whether that's training, recovery, nutrition, film study, or skill work, every day is an opportunity to move forward. Consistency—not perfection—is what separates athletes over time..

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Identify the areas that have the biggest impact on your performance and commit to improving them daily.

Track your progress so you know you're improving—not just putting in time.

Many stop when they are bored or tired—you do not

Understand that perfection requires repetition

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 You can't control the opponent, the officials, or the schedule. You can control what's in your water bottle. 

🧠 Pro Takeaway with Coach Michelle Sweeney

 Research on NBA athletes found that being just 1% dehydrated can mean missing 5 more shots. 

For most of us, that’s a normal day but for an athlete that could be the difference whether that game is going in the left or right column. 

Control what you can control. Hydration is one of those things, so do what need to be done so you game doesn’t come down to those 10-15 points. Let everything outside your control do its thing but your program take full control of what it can.

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Start hydrating before practice, lifts, and competition, not during

Treat fluids like part of the training plan, not an afterthought

Pay attention to the habits you can fix today: water, sleep, and food

Don't spend energy on what's out of your hands

Small edges add up, especially in close games

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