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Relax to Run Fast? Implementing Submaximal Sprints to Improve Max Velocity
Peaceful sprints—it may sound contradictory, but Kyle Davey explains how embracing a peaceful and calm running style can improve your speed.
My Athletes Don’t Know How to Eat – How Can I Help Them?
Although they may want to eat better, many high school student-athletes are simply too busy to address proper nutrition and hydration. Coach Eugenia Bradshaw outlines…
Developing Individualized Programming with BTS Motion Analysis
Occupational therapist Nicole Ramsey explains the use of BTS Bioengineering motion analysis equipment to determine current levels of stress on an athlete or rehab patient’s…
My First Semester with a 1080 Sprint – Results and Best Practices
Coach Chris Kerr reports on his first use training with the 1080 Sprint—having the athletes on his men’s and women’s hockey teams run with resistance…
High Performance Library—Boyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War
Craig Pickering discusses the OODA loop, a tactical military strategy developed by John Boyd. Pickering explains that the principles of the OODA loop may have…
Identifying Leaks in the Front Rack Position
While different athletes may have slightly different front rack positions, coaches still need to ensure that athletes achieve the proper…
Fighting the Injury Bug as a Sprinter
David Maris gives readers a unique insight into an athlete’s career through the lens of his injuries, reflecting on the…
An Inside Look at Tactical Periodization in College Soccer
While most performance coaches have been at least exposed to the term “tactical periodization” and a great many have likely…
Why High School Coaches Should Invest in Performance Tech
Coach Ryan Denton has successfully invested in sports performance technology and integrated it into his high school athletics program. Here…
The Forgotten Plantar Flexor: Training the Soleus
Most coaches believe that the calves get enough training with sprints, jump landings, and plyometrics, and may even add standing…
Running With Intent: 7 Reasons Why Tempo Work Supercharges an Athlete’s Ability to Sprint!
Strength and conditioning coach Mike Whiteman explains the importance of tempo training, submaximal development, and mental discipline when training sprint…
A Bias Toward Speed? Breaking Down the Sprinting Cycle
Using data from the top female and male sprinters at the 2017 100m World Championships Finals, Owen McNally and Jonas…