Sports Massage uses PNF, Proprioceptive Neural Facilitation, (manipulating the stretch reflex for major muscle groups) style of stretching during the masssage. For this style, you'll need to think and learn while you are relaxing. This is highly effective for focusing on areas of chronic tightness or pain, and for enhancing performance.

There are different times and reasons for a sports massage.  Before an athletic event, you will want a 'warming up' massage.

After an athletic event, you will need a 'calming down' massage.

 In between events, you may have some issues that could use a goal oriented massage, so sports massage mix Deep Tissue is best.