Strength is only valuable if you can express it. One of the biggest misconceptions in strength training is that athletes should either "stay on their heels" or "stay on their toes." Neither is completely correct. Elite athletic movement isn't built by choosing one part of the foot—it comes from learning how force moves through the entire foot. At JD Performance, we teach athletes to develop maximum strength from a stable foot during heavy lifting and then learn to express tha

Developing Better Athletes Starts with Better Movement When parents and coaches think about helping young athletes succeed, the focus often turns to skills, competition, and game performance. While technical skills are important, one of the most overlooked aspects of athletic development is the quality of an athlete's movement. Before a young athlete can perform at a high level, they must first learn how to move efficiently, safely, and confidently. This is where sport-specif