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THE FAST LANE Episode 1
In this debut of THE FAST LANE, Chris Korfist and Dan Fichter join Chris Kerr to explore speed and strength coaching, mentorship, and adaptability. From…
Plan with Purpose, Coach with Passion
Melissa Mercado draws on her path from tactical training to transformational leadership, guiding coaches to define their why, lead with passion, and build purposeful systems.…
Read This Before You Add Waterbag Training
Waterbag training offers athletes unique benefits such as eccentric overload, dynamic chain movement, stability, and deceleration. Coach Drew Hill breaks down how water weights work,…
13 Hard Truths About College Strength & Conditioning
From CSCS certification to graduate assistantships, David Akao explores the challenges of building a career in strength and conditioning. There are certain challenges in this…
From Data Deluge to Decision-Making: Rethinking Sports Science Research
Sports science has rapidly advanced, but challenges remain: tech misuse, poor data practices, and fragmented communication. Craig Pickering explores how coaches can cut through the…
3 Plyometric Workouts for Breakthrough Vertical Jump Power: Part II, the Impact of Specific Variability
To create stronger vertical jumping technique, coaches can introduce a level of chaos, or room for the CNS to self-organize…
Popular Articles
Train Fast to Play Fast: Using VBT to Develop Durable and Explosive Athletes
In this article, Tim Crowley outlines a full guide to implementing a velocity-based approach to your training program. This article…
Force Plates in Practice: What I Learned in My First Year
Coach Jared Lovelace walks through common mistakes coaches make when first using force plates and how they can set themselves…
Lessons From A Strength Coach
In this article, Coach Zach Pinney discusses common faults in programming, such as an over-reliance on volume, and outlines basics…
From the Inside Looking Out: What Force Plate Testing Has Taught Me
Ryan McLaughlin reflects on his experiences working with force plate technology at VALD, emphasizing how real value comes from consistent…
Rapid Fire – Episode #17 Featuring Cody Hughes
Cody Hughes joins Justin on Rapid Fire to talk about his next chapter—building one of the most innovative performance facilities…
The Benefits of Coaching an Effective Warmup (and How to Do It)
A well-structured warm-up not only prepares athletes physically but also offers insight into their mental and physical readiness, enhances focus,…