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Perfecting the Taper to Peak at the Right Time
How does climbing a mountain peak relate to training and tapering athletes for peak performance? Coach Dillon Martinez recounts a treacherous summit hike and compares…
RTP Case Study Breakdown: Achilles Rupture with Rachel Dincoff
What does the return to play process look like for an Olympic athlete recovering from a career-threatening injury? Coach Danny Foley presents a case study…
Return to Play Case Study Module #2: Achilles Rupture
Coach Danny Foley presents a case study on the return to play process for Olympic discus thrower Rachel Dincoff, explaining the assessments, exercises, and technologies…
Tips for Introverted Trainers: Building Success Authentically
Introverted trainers have unique skill sets that don’t always fit industry stereotypes. However, the right approach can turn perceived deficits into advantages. For example, introvert…
How SHREDmill Transformed Our Training
Introducing SHREDmill to his high school athletic program has helped David Neill improve the speed of nearly every student. He attributes improvements to SHREDmill’s multiple…
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…
Navigating the Global Landscape of Youth Sports Specialization
Early specialization has pros and cons for developing athletes. Countries like China have used early specialization to excel at the…
A Percentage-Free Way to Ensure Olympic Lifting Gains
Training for Olympic lifting typically uses increments based on a percentage of the athlete’s one-rep max weight. That approach isn’t…
Weight, There’s More! The Risks and Benefits of Using Ankle and Wrist Weights
Wrist and ankle weights aren’t just a 1980s fad. They became popular again during the COVID pandemic, and plenty of…
What Most Youth Soccer Coaches Get Wrong About Conditioning
Conditioning for youth soccer and the game of youth soccer often bear little resemblance to each other. Coach Nate Huffstutter…
Why are Coaches D.U.M.B (Don’t Understand My Brain): The Croc Show Featuring Missy Mitchell-McBeth
Coach and author Missy-Mitchell McBeth joins Coach Croc for a lively discussion on the communication gaps that often exist between…
Applying HIIT Training for In-Season Conditioning in Team Sports
In-season conditioning presents several challenges as coaches seek to improve performance without risking injuries. When done correctly, HIIT could help…