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Training Strategies That Work in the Trenches: MADS
In a series of articles, Coach Alan Bishop will look at some training methods that have held up over the years because they get results.…
Winning After Winning—Finding the Keys to Sustained Success
Although the seminal paper, “Winning after Winning” is nearly 30 years old, Craig Pickering points out how its research and conclusions till have many important…
How to Maximize Sleep Quality and Recovery After Evening Games
Evening games are a fact of life for athletes at all levels. But how can an athlete “shut down” afterward to get the quality sleep…
Coaches, Distance Runners, and Apps: The Art of Individualizing Endurance Training
Although distance runners in Kenya may famously run in groups, they still rely on individualized training to increase performance and meet their personal goals. Coach…
The ABCs of Triple Jump
The triple jump has something for every coach and athlete in a sport that requires speed, strength, power, elasticity, and/or coordination. Learn more about the…
The Philosophy, Art, and Science of Return to Play for S&C
The human performance industry has expanded rapidly, and this growth has precipitated an evolving versatility for S&C coaches and practitioners.…
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What the Sport of Swimming Can Teach Strength Coaches
S&C coaches often look to track and field for speed and power development in athletes, but they seem unaware of…
Optimal Off-Season Training for Volleyball
In six years of training volleyball teams, Keith Ferrara’s players haven’t suffered a single upper-body injury. Read his off-season training…
Is Sport Science Really Helping Athletes Get Faster?
While we need the work of sport scientists now more than ever, not all research results actually translate to better…
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…
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…
From Grom to Tour Champ: 6 Movements to Get Stronger for Surfing
The surfing community’s resistance to effective preparation lingers at all levels of the sport. Michael Ferguson—a surfer and S&C coach—counters…