Author Archives: Dr. Kevin Mercado

Frequent Water Breaks at August 2010 Camp #3

By Dr. Kevin Mercado | Published: September 3, 2010
At our August Summer Camp #3, we had 22 coaches and 225 kids organized by age into three camps. There was a camp director for each of the three camps plus two more directors to oversee operations. At the registration tables, each camper received a Launch t-shirt and a colored wristband. The 80 kids in [...]
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Summer Camp Featured on ABC 7 News

By Dr. Kevin Mercado | Published: September 3, 2010
Launch Sports Vice President and Academy Co-Founder Barry Ritson was interviewed August 25, 2010 by ABC 7 News about the precautions put in place to ensure the safety of the campers as they trained in the summer heat.
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Competitive Summer Camp

By Dr. Kevin Mercado | Published: August 26, 2010
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Developing Fundamentals at August 2010 Camp #2

By Dr. Kevin Mercado | Published: August 20, 2010
Thank you to all of our August camp participants! Launch Sports August Summer Camp held at the Rose Bowl was an absolute hit for the staff and kids. With 120 kids at camp, Launch brought a new twist: Agility ladders! With over 30 agility ladders, we were able to instruct on footwork. Being able to [...]
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Pre-Season Field Conditioning

By Dr. Kevin Mercado | Published: August 20, 2010
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Water Wars at July 2010 Summer Soccer Camp

By Dr. Kevin Mercado | Published: July 17, 2010
Launch Pro Soccer Academy July 2010 Summer Soccer Camp sponsored by AYSO-Region 13 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Ca came and went with a week full of excitement. We’d like to thank all of those who came out to share in the Launch Summer Soccer Experience. Each camp brings surprising new twists that sometimes [...]
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Launch Sports Injury Rehabilitation MCL Sprain Acute Phase 1 At Home Exercises

By Dr. Kevin Mercado | Published: July 7, 2010
At home exercise to begin strengthening knee. Can be used post surgically or post trauma.
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Launch Sports ACL Injury Rehabilitation Exercises 3

By Dr. Kevin Mercado | Published: June 23, 2010
Hamstring exercise to help strengthen the hamstring.
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Launch Sports ACL Injury Rehabilitation Exercises 2

By Dr. Kevin Mercado | Published: June 23, 2010
Plyo box reverse lunge allows the patient to strengthen VMO and other quadriceps muscles. It is also a good proprioceptive exercise.
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Launch Sports ACL Injury Rehabilitation Exercises

By Dr. Kevin Mercado | Published: June 23, 2010
Helping the athlete improve lateral movement, hip and knee strength, and stability by applying resistance bands. Exercises: open chain, closed chain, hip and knee strengthening and stability exercises.
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