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Misconceptions on Plyometric Training
Intensive or extensive plyometrics? As with most things, it depends on your goal. Here, Coach Matt McInnes-Watson looks at the importance of both, dosed according…
Only 2-3 Squat Racks, Little Space, and One Coach? No Problem!
How do you condition groups of athletes when your college has a small budget and a small selection of weight room equipment? Coach Ben Charles…
Performance Training for the Inconsistent Athlete
It can be difficult to coach student athletes because of the many responsibilities they have outside of school sports—schoolwork, family, and life can interrupt consistent…
5 Key Protocols for In-Season Basketball Training
How robust is your in-season training program? Coach Justin Ochoa successfully adjusted his in-season protocols for his basketball athletes and recommends that you adopt these…
Bilateral vs. Unilateral: The Great Squat Debate
Squatting has become one of the many contentious topics on Twitter, with coaches taking one side or the other in the bilateral versus unilateral debate.…
7 Philosophies on Increasing Vertical Jump Skill and Power
The goal of this article is to provide some philosophies and guidelines for those who are interested in the long-term…
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Putting the “Fun” in Fundamentals: How, When & Why to Gamify Sprint Training
Gamifying sprint training is an opportunity to bridge the gap between technique work and game-speed performance. As Coaches Kyle Davey…
The Dichotomies of Strength and Conditioning
Navigating the nuances of strength and conditioning can be difficult at times, but Tate Tobiason is here to give you…
The Faster Your Float, the Faster Your Fly
Relaxation is a powerful technique that needs to be developed in practice for optimal race performance. Coach Dominic Zanot explains…
Non-Barbell Exercises for Olympic Weightlifters
General physical preparation (GPP) gives an athlete the opportunity to step away from the barbell without crippling their training or…
The Thrill of The Mat Drill Is Here to Stay…Now What?
Do mat drills live up to the hype? Kurt Hester argues their value in a football training program. Read the…
Plantiga – Performance Analysis in Athletics
Physiotherapist Sam Leslie details two examples of Plantiga’s wearable in-shoe IMU helping guide an athlete’s training focus—one a long jumper…