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Mechanisms of Adaptation to High Velocity Throwing
Throwing velocity is a major component of what makes or breaks a professional baseball pitcher. Coach Tyler Anzmann breaks down the how and why of…
Four Low-Cost Athlete Readiness Tools to Enhance Your Program
No matter your budget, monitoring athlete readiness is essential to developing the right training program. Coach Brandon Holder presents four affordable and effective readiness tools…
Supercharge Your Athlete’s Performance with the French Contrast Method
Coaches Mike Over and Alex Chrysovergis delve into the French Contrast Method, which combines complex and contrast training. FCT applies exercises in a specific order…
What Makes a Good Junior Athlete Might Not Make a Good Senior Athlete
Is junior-level success really a precursor to senior-level greatness? Coach Craig Pickering discusses the research behind what builds a strong long-term athletic career.
Advantages of the Front Squat for Sprinters: A New Perspective on Strength for Speed
While numerous track and field athletes have had success with performing back squats at the exclusion of front squats, Coaches Gabriel Mvumvure and Kim Goss…
Key Developmental Jump Exercises for Power and Athleticism
Medium intensity jumps build eccentric jumping capacity while medium-level plyometrics are the best way to increase speed off and into…
When Posture Matters: The Importance of Lumbar Spine Alignment During Heavy Lifting
Coach Louis Howe believes avoiding end range flexion could be an important strategy to reduce lifting-related injuries. He presents evidence…
The Performance-Based Advantages of Bodyweight Training for Fighters
While athletes, including fighters, need to lift weights to become strong, bodyweight training gives them the stability and body control…
How to Land Your Dream Job (and 7 Keys to Becoming Indispensable)
Kyle Davey discusses seven powerful ways to improve your skills as a leader and as an employee. Make yourself vital…
8 Training Applications for Resistance Bands
If you look past the misuse and misappropriation of resistance band training on social media, you’ll see that bands are…
High Performance Library: Prepared
Craig Pickering discusses “Prepared: Unlocking Human Performance with Lessons from Elite Sport,” a book he considers to be one of…
5 Lessons Learned During a Lifetime of Coaching Teenagers
Coaching high school athletes brings with it a whole host of potential situations, from disgruntled parents to stressed-out teenagers. Coach…