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How to do “Sports Specific” Training the Right Way
“Sports-specific” training isn’t about flashy mimicry—it’s about aligning physical qualities, phase, and sport demands. Pete Christofferson explores how to build GPP first, use sport skill…
10 Tips to Evolve Your Strength and Conditioning Program into a Performance Program
Evolving from traditional strength & conditioning to a performance program demands working smarter, not just harder. Kyle Southall and Phoebe Greene share 10 tips—from involving…
Find a Way IN, Not a Way OUT: How to Modify Training Around Injuries
When athletes arrive injured, coaches don’t have to shut down training. Cole Hergott shows practical tweaks—lightening load, changing implement, swapping movements, isolating unilateral work—to keep…
A Structured Approach to Progressing Olympic Weightlifting and Its Derivatives
Matija Pavlovic breaks down how to structure progressions for Olympic lifts and their derivatives. He lays out how to pick derivatives based on whether you…
Using the Messier Squat to Address Ankle Dysfunction
The Messier squat is a valuable tool for evaluating ankle mobility and identifying dysfunction that affects squat patterns and lateral movement. Coach Graham Sokol shows…
How Flywheel Training Can Help Vertical Jump Performance
Coach Sean Smith recommends using a flywheel system for anyone who desires jump improvements or who could use some quality…
From Data Deluge to Decision-Making: Rethinking Sports Science Research
Sports science has rapidly advanced, but challenges remain: tech misuse, poor data practices, and fragmented communication. Craig Pickering explores how…
Facts and Fallacies about German Volume Training
German Volume Training (GVT) is an often misunderstood method for building strength and size. This article breaks down the facts…
Episode 18: How Amanda Berg Used Systems & Curriculums to Build a S&C Program from the Ground Up
Amanda Berg turned a “weight room supervisor” role into a thriving high school S&C program. She shares her drop down…
From Sideline to Support System: the Role Coaches Play in Injury Recovery for Athletes
Injuries sideline more than an athlete’s body. They can impact identity, mood, and motivation. Kelsey Kryger lays out how coaches…
Beyond the Play: Tech-Driven Insights for Peak Football Performance
Training football players requires more than building strength—it’s about developing speed, power, and recovery for game-day performance. Coaches Zackary Ceci…
10 Tips for an Effective Internship Program
Coach Stephen Georgio lays out 10 Tips for running an effective internship program that helps build your program and lands…