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Train Fast to Play Fast: Using VBT to Develop Durable and Explosive Athletes
In this article, Tim Crowley outlines a full guide to implementing a velocity-based approach to your training program. This article…

Force Plates in Practice: What I Learned in My First Year
Coach Jared Lovelace walks through common mistakes coaches make when first using force plates and how they can set themselves…

Lessons From A Strength Coach
In this article, Coach Zach Pinney discusses common faults in programming, such as an over-reliance on volume, and outlines basics…

How We Trained for the 2025 NFL Draft
Coach Stephen Haggerty details his time training five under-the-radar college football athletes for the NFL Combine. The program resulted in…

From the Inside Looking Out: What Force Plate Testing Has Taught Me
Ryan McLaughlin reflects on his experiences working with force plate technology at VALD, emphasizing how real value comes from consistent…

Rapid Fire – Episode #17 Featuring Cody Hughes
Cody Hughes joins Justin on Rapid Fire to talk about his next chapter—building one of the most innovative performance facilities…