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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…
Conditioning for Team Sports: Modeling Conditioning Games
Fitness in team sports is a complicated topic, where the range of efforts, durations, and intensities is wide and constantly varying—all the more reason for…
Small School, Fast Kids (And 5 Keys to Make it Work)
Working in a small school can be frustrating sometimes. High school track and field coach Phil Suprenant shares his tips on making the most out…
The Development of Rugby Players From Amateur to High Performance
Rugby is a highly physical sport, and the ability of players to tolerate repetitive forces is essential. This article examines…
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…
The Four Pillars of Distance Running
Successful distance runners rely on a host of skills and abilities beyond just aerobic conditioning. Coach Jeremy Duplissey looks at…
Training Your Substitutes in Soccer
A soccer match is the largest stimulus for players each week in-season, so what happens for the substitute athletes who…
21 Essential Training Tips for Strength Coaches
While many S&C coaches have different but successful approaches and training styles, there are some concepts and techniques out there…