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5 Common Misconceptions About HRV Data
The increased availability of HRV devices should be a good thing, but it’s making it difficult to discern the value of HRV monitoring. Coach Alan…
Foundational Jump Development for All Levels
It can be easy to think that the solution to weak jumps is heavier squats. Ross Garner explains why this isn’t always right and gives…
Misconceptions on Women in Weightlifting
Women have been in Olympic weightlifting for years, yet misconceptions about a female athlete’s ability to compete in the sport persist. As part of a…
4 Common Errors with Training Speed in Team Sport Athletes
If coaches want their team sport athletes to have the best chance of developing speed, Coach Zach Dechant recommends they stop making these four all-too-common…
5 Unilateral Training Misconceptions
Unilateral training has had its share of naysayers over the years, but Coach Michael Boyle believes these are coaches who haven’t used it with their…
How to Use and Make the Most of Your GPS Data
GPS vests are no longer just pro-gear—they’re unlocking actionable insights for coaches at every level. Ryan Miller breaks down key…
Speed Goals: Decoding the 40-Yard Dash
By analyzing the Scouting Combine 40-yard dash times of the NFL draft picks over the last five years, Coach Joe…
Role of a Strength Coach on Game Day
Matthew Aldred, strength and conditioning coach at Furman University, discusses the value a strength coach brings to their team on…
Triceps are the Hamstrings for Overhead Athletes
Take a deep dive into the anatomy of the triceps and all its different functions. Emmanuel Alberio explains how to…
The Best Instructional Cues for Teaching Athletic Plyometrics
An athlete who lacks the prerequisite general motor skills may focus on attaining height of distance instead of improving the…
Training the Hip Flexors for Resiliency and Explosive Performance
Coach Pete Arroyo explains why coaches need to go beyond stretching and bracing to train the psoas muscle group. He…
General Athletic Qualities ≠ Sport Specificity
As a former athlete and current coach, Kendall Green has dealt with the supposed performance pipeline of football players running…