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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…
Task Decomposition & Simplification: ALTIS “Need for Speed” (Excerpt)
What are the differences between a technique and a skill? How can coaches best develop game-relevant skills with their athletes?…
Task Decomposition & Simplification: ALTIS “Need for Speed” (Excerpt)
What are the differences between a technique and a skill? How can coaches best develop game-relevant skills with their athletes?…
1080 Sprint Workflow and Best Practices
While some coaches may be daunted at the idea of using the 1080 Sprint for resisted and assisted training, the…
A Data-Driven Approach to Analyzing & Correcting Technique in Elite Swimmers
Antti Kauhanen, a swim coach and technique analyst for Finnish Swimming, outlines the way he evaluates swimming technique using SmartPaddles.…
4 Ways to Utilize Corrective Exercises in Performance Training
Coach Jimmy Pritchard views corrective exercise as an essential piece of any successful training program aimed at attacking an athlete’s…
Agile Periodization: Triphasic Training and Planning in Uncertain Times
How do we achieve desired outcomes for our athletes in an ever-changing environment? Coach William Wayland details his approach to…