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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…
High Performance Library – The Data Detective
Coach Craig Pickering explores the potential pitfalls of our increased use of data in sport with the help of Tim Harford’s “The Data Detective,” which…
Coaching and Cueing Speed Training for Youth Athletes
Speed development for youth athletes is different than speed development for older athletes. Coach Brandon Holder recommends making training clear, fun, and easy-to-understand without getting…
Drills for the Win – An Individual Approach
In part 2 of a series, Coach Rob Assise looks at a specific case of individualized drills helping an athlete improve, detailing the issues, the…
Speede Resistance Training: A Technology Review
While many products over-promise and under-deliver, the Speede resistance training device is the real deal, according to Coach Matt Cooper.…
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…
The Role of Deceleration Training in Max Velocity
There are several methods used by coaches to get their athletes faster on the field. Coach Nick Brattain suggests deceleration…
The Worst-Case Scenario: Why GPS Data Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
Pierre Austruy disagrees with the notion that GPS data, no matter how it’s analyzed, can pinpoint exactly how to calculate…
Athletes Are Not Robots: The Fallacies of Mental Toughness
Coach James De Lacey doesn’t believe mental toughness has anything to do with military-style training or complete obedience to a…