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The Stealer’s Two-Step: Increasing Speed on the Basepath
Many baseball players are taught to use the crossover step when stealing a base. Coach Pete Arroyo explains why the “Stealer’s Two-Step” is a biomechanically…
Using MuscleLab for Sports Performance
When it comes to measuring linear sprint performance, Coach Keith Ferrara explains why the MuscleLab laser is unmatched and invaluable based upon the amount of…
Incorporating Medicine Ball Training with Basketball Players
While athletes in sports such as golf and baseball regularly train with medicine balls, basketball players typically don’t—yet. Coach Justin Ochoa makes a strong case…
A Review of Output Sports Technology
Sam Feldman takes a deep dive into why strength and conditioning coaches should take notice of the new performance data gathering system from Output Sports.…
Are Static Jumps the Missing Element in Your Jump Training?
David Rosales explains why all coaches should include static plyometrics in their jump training instead of only focusing on elastic. Static jump training is an…
Mastering Acceleration Principles for Team Sport Athletes
Team sport athletes looking to gain an edge over their opponents should focus on improving their sprinting abilities. This article…
Assisted Sprint Training in the Long Jump
Coach Bob Thurnhoffer believes a key element in the future of sprint and jump training involves effective uses of overspeed…
How Young Coaches Can Set Their Guiding Principles
When coaches don’t have a set of defined, guiding principles, they’re more likely to chase new training methods and change…
8 Ways to Grow as a GA or Intern
Sit down with Matt Aldred as he divulges his best advice on making the most out of your first year…
Train Your Brain Like You Train Your Body (and 3 Keys to Make It Work)
Training the brain while training the body is the key to having and/or building a champion’s mindset. Linda Falasco, a…
Programming with Both a Process and a Purpose
While recognizing that no single training approach will universally apply to all athletes, Coach Brendan Thompson recommends developing foundational principles…
Why All Sprinters and Jumpers Should Be in the Weight Room
Should track and field athletes work out in the weight room, and if so, how much? Jake Cohen dives into…