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Time to Rethink Monitoring
Current athlete monitoring practices have many flaws, not the least of which is some methods are too general and others too subjective. Instead of gathering…
Utilizing a Sled Training Spectrum for Athlete Development
As with all training, the subset of sled training falls on a spectrum—this one ranging from developing strength to developing power. Coach Brandon Holder explains…
Everyone Has a Hamburger Story (And Why We Need to Keep Telling Them)
Coach Nate Huffstutter sheds light on an issue that seems obvious once it’s stated: Many young athletes are never told about how the timing and…
Autonomy: Giving Athletes a Say in Their Own Development
Autonomy in the weight room can be a game-changer for your program. Coach Matt Aldred explains how to introduce player-led development successfully and safely.
When Posture Matters: The Importance of Lumbar Spine Alignment During Heavy Lifting
Coach Louis Howe believes avoiding end range flexion could be an important strategy to reduce lifting-related injuries. He presents evidence of the potential risk associated…
Exercise Selection for High-Intensity Training
As enthusiasts and professionals in the world of sport, we want to develop the high-intensity qualities of strength, power, RFD,…
Improving Serving Speed for the Volleyball Athlete
Improve the serving speed of your volleyball athletes with the help of Keith Ferrara’s training program outline that focuses on…
The Structure of Sports Science Revolutions
How does progress in sports science lead to actual change in a sport? Much too often, begrudgingly on the part…
Five Reasons You Should Time Sprints in Practice
Timing sprints daily can be one of the most important actions that coaches take with their speed athletes. Coach Tyler…
Multidirectional Plyometrics: Creating Better Transfer for On-Field Speed & Power
While traditional plyometrics help athletes develop power, they often don’t address the change of direction patterns athletes utilize on the…
A Games-Based Approach for Athletic Development
If developing a skilled athlete means improving not just physical attributes but technical, tactical, and mental ones too, how can…
Choosing the Right Leading & Lagging Indicators to Better Assess Performance
Originally an idea from the business world, Coach Juan Perez explains the value of using leading and lagging indicators to…