BENCHWARMER?
8 Tips for Athletes Who Don’t Get Playing Time
By Bella Nevin|September 25, 2023
One of the hardest things as an athlete is dealing with not getting enough playing time. Sitting on the bench can negatively affect players’ mental health and confidence. Here are...
MONDAY INSPIRATION
Monday Motivation: You Can Always Get Better!
By Bella Nevin|September 25, 2023
“No matter how good you get, you can always get better, and that’s the exciting part.” –Tiger Woods Tiger Woods will go down in history as one of the best...
GET THOSE GAINS!
Building Power and Resistance: Training the Posterior Chain for College Athletes
By Rebecca Lutz|August 24, 2023
College athletes undergo intense physical demands in their respective sports. No matter the sport, developing a strong and powerful posterior chain is vital for optimizing performance and reducing the risk...
RECOVERY TIPS
7 Crucial Roles of Rest and Recovery for College Athletes
By Rebecca Lutz|August 15, 2023
College athletes lead demanding lives, balancing rigorous academic schedules with intense trainings and competitions. To excel in both, it is imperative for young athletes to understand the importance of proper...
Baseball Recruiting Advice
8 Ways to Ace the College Baseball Recruiting System
By 2aDays Staff|August 2, 2023
For most baseball athletes who want to stay in their sport, there are two main options: go into the draft right out of high school and play Minor League Baseball...
Eat Up!
7 Ideal Foods and Drinks for Post-Workout Recovery
By Scott Abramson|July 31, 2023
When it comes to recovery and gaining muscle, what you eat before and after training matters just as much as the workout itself. And let’s be honest…after a hard workout,...
baseball recruiting
Preparing Players For the College Level: How to Train Baseball Players
By Prospect Blueprint|July 18, 2023
Matt Morris is the owner of The Baseball Warehouse, which provides “private instruction, camps, coaching clinics, college placement, showcase events and developmental teams for baseball players.” Morris played college baseball...
JUST DOOB IT
Cannabis THC Will Slow Your Reaction Time in Practices and Games. Can You Control Your Dose and Still Perform?
By 2aDays Staff|June 29, 2023
The NCAA is considering unbanning cannabis from its drug policy. There are many physical benefits of cannabis THC products as it can really help athletes with pain relief from injuries....
skidmore college
Coach Interview: DIII Athletic Trainer on How to Train For Your First College Preseason
By Bella Nevin|June 19, 2023
An athlete’s first college preseason can be intimidating, but add on an injury and not being able to play for weeks, and it becomes a nightmare. Nate Ayotte is one...
preseason
5 Things to Avoid While Training For Your First Preseason
By Bella Nevin|June 14, 2023
The time leading up to preseason is stressful. You never truly know if you are doing the right things or training enough until you start preseason with your team. Your...
UConn
7 of the Best Dynasties in College Athletics
By Ryan Wiley|June 8, 2023
College sports are so fun to watch because it can be anyones game. For example, people love March Madness because it is virtually impossible to make a perfect bracket. However,...
WANT TO BE A STAR?
Shooting for the Stars: How the Star Recruiting Rating System Works
By Owen Roche|June 5, 2023
Some team sports use a star rating system to attempt to determine how good an athlete is and how much potential they are going to have at the next level....
Stay in Shape!
Maintaining Physical Fitness After College Sports: Tips and Strategies
By Kelly Wick|May 19, 2023
College sports provide a structured and intense environment that requires athletes to maintain a high level of physical fitness. The end of college sports can be a significant adjustment for...
Not all Fun and Games
Got Benched? 7 Tips on How to Deal with No Game Time
By Rhys Davies|May 11, 2023
Let’s face it: it sucks to sit on the sidelines. Every athlete who takes part in team sports wishes they were a starter or involved with their team’s success on...
Make the Offseason Count
Miss the Ice? 7 Off-Season Tips for College Hockey Players
By Owen Roche|April 21, 2023
For college hockey players, the off-season is arguably just as important as the season itself. Athletes need to ensure that they are getting their bodies into tip-top shape in order...
Strong Advice!
Coach Interview: Skidmore Strength and Conditioning Coach Matt Chatham’s Advice for Incoming Freshmen
By Bella Nevin|March 20, 2023
Multitasking is hard, but it’s all in a day’s work for Matt Chatham who is the strength and conditioning coach for 19 varsity teams at Skidmore College. Chatham works with...
