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A New Way to Measure Change of Direction?
While there are ways to test change of direction, Coach Kyle Davey believes they miss a key component—speed. Here, he presents a new formula for…
The High School Athlete Playbook
As a high school athlete, what do you do when your training facilities are inadequate or shut down? Coach Austin McClinton recommends taking responsibility for…
Coach the Athletes You Have (Mindset, Personality, and Sport)
Teams will always be made up of different types of athletes, and you’ll need to not just understand these athletes’ mindsets and personalities but also…
The Effects of Overspeed Training on Sprint-Start Ability in NFL Prospects
Coaches Joseph Potts and Cassius Sendish share the results of a pilot study where adding an overspeed training element seemed to have a profound effect…
3 Weeks to Marathon Day—Final Keys for Physical and Mental Preparation
As race day approaches, a long distance runner has to make sure they are in their best form. How can they accomplish this? Coach and…
Voice from the Void: The Disappearing Middle Ground of Coaching
Rather than just accept the growing polarization in society today, Coach Kyle Hierholzer advocates for the value of the middle…
Faster Speeds, Better Times: Sprint Training for Distance Runners
Do you coach distance runners? Read why Coach Michael Farthing believes speed training will have a profound effect on your…
How to Get Started with CoachMePlus
Wondering if CoachMePlus is a good fit for your strength and conditioning program? The company’s marketing director, Will Zacher, gives…
Training Volume, Intensity, and Density in a Masters Sprinter
Training as a masters athlete is different than training when you’re younger. With his own training as a guide, Coach…
Creating a System to Individualize Training in a Group Setting
How can you efficiently optimize individualized training in a group setting? Biomechanist Ashton King presents an assessment and bucketing system…
Speed, Strength, Power, Potentiation: Four Unique Uses for Resisted Sprints
If you program resisted sprints merely to condition your athletes, you’re not taking full advantage of them. Coach Kyle Davey…
How the 1×20 Won This Skeptic Over
Coaches at all levels, from high school to collegiate to private sector, use the 1×20 program in their training as…