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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…
Understanding and Applying Relative Strength Standards
What does it mean to be strong, and what does it mean to be “strong enough”? Coach Pat Basil helps us answer both questions to…
Where Is Max Power in Sprinting?
You might think you’re training max power by having your athletes do resisted sprints, but are you really? Coach Matt Tometz examines the answer to…
Anti-Glycolytic Training for Power-Speed Athletes
Are chronically high-intensity efforts the way to train the power-speed athlete? Coach Austin McClinton doesn’t believe so; instead, he embraces Verkhoshansky’s anti-glycolytic training style.
The Benefits of Eccentric Loading
Eccentric exercise improves various aspects of athletic development, including anaerobic power, acceleration, endurance, and maximum strength. Examining these parameters through…
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…
Using EMG and Inertial Analysis to Improve the Bench Press
Would the use of a wider grip help a competitive powerlifter improve his bench press performance? Exercise physiologist Mike Croskery…
How to Organize and Develop an Effective Training Plan for an MMA Fighter
When analyzing the physical demands of MMA, it can be overwhelming to even begin thinking about developing a program, as…
Drills for the Win – An Altered Approach During a Unique Season
Coaches around the world have had to adjust their training programs in the face of some unusual recent seasons. Coach…
Four Reasons to Educate Your Athletes (and How to Provide That Foundation)
Coach Ashton King explains why you should educate your athletes—meaning, ensure they understand the principles, reasoning, data, and technology behind…