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The Faster Your Float, the Faster Your Fly
Relaxation is a powerful technique that needs to be developed in practice for optimal race performance. Coach Dominic Zanot explains his method for training both…
Non-Barbell Exercises for Olympic Weightlifters
General physical preparation (GPP) gives an athlete the opportunity to step away from the barbell without crippling their training or suspending their overall goals. Coach…
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…
Knowledge Streams: Creating Process-Driven Sports Therapists
ALTIS performance therapy interns learn that the process of becoming a well-rounded therapist begins with the utilization of three knowledge…
Popular Articles
What’s in Your Shoe? A Look at Plantiga’s AI-Powered Insole
Where is the industry on the promise of wearable technology for athlete’s feet? Dr. Matt Jordan takes us on the…
Blending and Bleeding Drills
There are many reasons for coaches to use blending and bleeding drills in their training program, though they depend on…
Accumulation & Intensification: A Plan for Training Speed in Team Sports
The Blue Program, designed by Nathan Kiely, relies on accumulation and intensification to introduce new sprinters to speed development, helping…
What Young Athletes DON’T Need
Social media shows kids cool exercises, huge weights, and flashy events. But not all that glitters is gold. What are…
High-Performance Library: The Strategy Book
Coaches, athletes, and other sport professionals can learn a thing or two from the business world, especially how to develop…
How to Support Mental Toughness and Resilience in Athletes
Coaches play a huge role in helping athletes to be aware of their emotions and training them to manage those…