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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…
The Performance-Based Advantages of Bodyweight Training for Fighters
While athletes, including fighters, need to lift weights to become strong, bodyweight training gives them the stability and body control necessary to manifest that strength.…
How to Land Your Dream Job (and 7 Keys to Becoming Indispensable)
Kyle Davey discusses seven powerful ways to improve your skills as a leader and as an employee. Make yourself vital to your employers and get…
The Compression Movement
Over the last decade, the athletic gear market has become dominated by compression garments. Coach Dominique Stasulli takes a look…
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…
A Learning-Based Approach to Technical Coaching
Former sprinter and athletic trainer Brendan Thompson explains how a multidimensional approach can improve coaching techniques.
Why (and How) to Use the Landmine for Supplemental Training
Coach Nicole Foley explains why the landmine rig is a great tool for those times when athletes need supplementary training:…
Breathing Drills for Athletes
While breathing is one of the pillars of performance, many athletes suffer from breathing issues. Therapist and S&C specialist Tom…