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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 discussion and join the debate.
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 and the other a sprinter.…
Speed and Agility (Book Excerpt)
Speed and agility are obviously vital for success in squash. In this chapter excerpt from his book Strength and Conditioning for Squash, Coach Chris Gallagher…
The Stealer’s Two-Step: Increasing Speed on the Basepath
Many baseball players are taught to use the crossover step when stealing a base. Coach Pete Arroyo explains why the “Stealer’s Two-Step” is a biomechanically…
Using MuscleLab for Sports Performance
When it comes to measuring linear sprint performance, Coach Keith Ferrara explains why the MuscleLab laser is unmatched and invaluable based upon the amount of…
Strength vs. Speed: What’s the Difference?
Strength and speed compliment each other while serving different purposes, with each also requiring different training methods. Strength is about…
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Choosing the Right Leading & Lagging Indicators to Better Assess Performance
Originally an idea from the business world, Coach Juan Perez explains the value of using leading and lagging indicators to…
Multidirectional Plyometrics: Creating Better Transfer for On-Field Speed & Power
While traditional plyometrics help athletes develop power, they often don’t address the change of direction patterns athletes utilize on the…
Breathing Drills for Athletes
While breathing is one of the pillars of performance, many athletes suffer from breathing issues. Therapist and S&C specialist Tom…
Should Strength & Conditioning Coaches Unionize Now?
Would strength & conditioning coaches benefit from the collective bargaining power, wage (and education) standards, and protections of a union?…
Why (and How) to Use the Landmine for Supplemental Training
Coach Nicole Foley explains why the landmine rig is a great tool for those times when athletes need supplementary training:…
The Great Arms Race
Is the issue of arm action in sprinters as straightforward as many coaches believe? Coach Graham Eaton looks at “fixing…