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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…
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…
A Message of Giving
In the spirit of the holiday season, I want to share experiences and anecdotes about the coaches who have given…
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…
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…