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Assessing Neuromuscular Performance for Acceleration in Hockey
Coach Mike Croskery continues to explore the use of EMG analysis with athletes—in this case, with an individual hockey player to assess how his muscles…
7 Ways to Improve Your Recreational Soccer Practice
The crucial recreational base of the developmental pyramid for sports tends to get forgotten when it comes to allocating time, coaching support, field space, equipment,…
It Takes a Tribe: In-Season Strategies to Maximize Recovery and Performance
In-season training and off-season training can look very different than one another. Here, FAU football’s head S&C coach, athletic trainer, and nutritionist present the specifics…
How to Develop a Sprint Technique Progression for Team Sport Athletes
Jacob Williams provides helpful tips on categorizing technique drills to improve training programs and inspire athletes.
Applying a High-Low Autoregulation Model for Swimming
Swimming and track share many similarities, with the intent of coaches in both sports to “train speed.” As such, Coach Ross Garner explains the way…
Plyometrics, Performance, and Bone Health
Coach Stasulli examines recent research studies to determine how plyometric training affects the performance and bone health of cross-country runners.…
Pickup Hops – More Than Jumps Training
Coach Erik Little explains the value and use of pickup hops, which he regards as essential exercises that accomplish the…
Considerations for Training the High School Volleyball Athlete
High school S&C coach Missy Mitchell-McBeth helps train a nationally ranked high school girls volleyball team. What’s her secret formula…
5 Principles for Training High School Athletes
Strength and conditioning coach Mark Hoover discusses how his approach to coaching has changed over the years, with five principles…
Outdoor Training for the Shot Put in the Northeastern Winter
Training for the shot put during a pandemic is the same as training for the shot put at any other…
Three Myths of College Recruiting for High School Track & Field Athletes
Justin Wickard wants to set the record straight when it comes to college recruiting. Follow along as he explains what…
Three Ways to Help the ACL Tear Problem in High School Basketball Players
Basketball’s constant jumping and change-of-direction can be brutal on players’ legs. Strength and conditioning coach Tom Broback explains innovative strategies…