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A Percentage-Free Way to Ensure Olympic Lifting Gains
Training for Olympic lifting typically uses increments based on a percentage of the athlete’s one-rep max weight. That approach isn’t always a good fit for…
Weight, There’s More! The Risks and Benefits of Using Ankle and Wrist Weights
Wrist and ankle weights aren’t just a 1980s fad. They became popular again during the COVID pandemic, and plenty of research shows they can benefit…
What Most Youth Soccer Coaches Get Wrong About Conditioning
Conditioning for youth soccer and the game of youth soccer often bear little resemblance to each other. Coach Nate Huffstutter examines the roots of common…
Why are Coaches D.U.M.B (Don’t Understand My Brain): The Croc Show Featuring Missy Mitchell-McBeth
Coach and author Missy-Mitchell McBeth joins Coach Croc for a lively discussion on the communication gaps that often exist between high school sport coaches and…
Applying HIIT Training for In-Season Conditioning in Team Sports
In-season conditioning presents several challenges as coaches seek to improve performance without risking injuries. When done correctly, HIIT could help your athletes reach those goals.…
Getting Fired: The Croc Show Featuring Scott Salwasser (Part 3)
Wrapping up a three-part conversation with Coach Scott Salwasser, Coach Croc tackles one of the constant specters of the strength…
MedBalls: A Go-To Training and Conditioning Option for Coaches
Medicine balls are more than alternative options when you can’t get athletes into a busy weight room. They stand on…
5 Steps to Diagnosing Your Programs
Every Saturday and Sunday you will find dozens of families lined up on grass fields, cheering for kids in brightly…
How to Jump Higher in Volleyball
Jumping higher is super important in volleyball because it helps with spiking, blocking, and serving. By mixing plyometric exercises to…
Creating and Closing Space: Training Deceleration in 2024
Speed matters in many sports, but the ability to decelerate quickly can make the difference between a win and a…
Different Ways of Measuring Barbell Velocity and Why It Matters
Technology plays an increasingly important role in training athletes at all levels. However, the most effective approaches must capture data…