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Mitigating the Dreaded Ankle Sprain
When Coach Danny Foley looked beyond the commonly recognized variables that can lead to ankle injuries and read the research, he determined that developing an…
The Conjugate Jump System
Variety in training is important for keeping athletes engaged and excited. Coach Ross Garner explains the conjugate jump system, and how it encourages athletes through…
The “How to Lose Great Coaches” Starter Pack
Everyone wants to fill their athletic department and/or coaching staff with great coaches, but what are they doing to retain them? Coach Missy Mitchell-McBeth examines…
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…
The Use of GPS Technology in Team Sports
In contact sports like football, coaches using GPS can read real-time tackle and impact information instead of, or in addition…
Using BTS Technology to Improve Exercise Prescription for Strength and Hypertrophy
Neuromuscular assessment by surface electromyography (EMG) helps to connect the dots between the neural response and the performance outcome during…
Adaptive Power for Injured Athletes
There are numerous considerations to take into account when deciding on the best methods for training an injured athlete, from…
A Practical Guide to Utilizing Wellness Questionnaires in Collegiate Team Sports
It can be difficult to keep track of the well-being of your athletes. An effective and simple way to manage…
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…