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The Role of Deceleration Training in Max Velocity
There are several methods used by coaches to get their athletes faster on the field. Coach Nick Brattain suggests deceleration training as a potentially new…
The Worst-Case Scenario: Why GPS Data Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
Pierre Austruy disagrees with the notion that GPS data, no matter how it’s analyzed, can pinpoint exactly how to calculate (and therefore train for) the…
Athletes Are Not Robots: The Fallacies of Mental Toughness
Coach James De Lacey doesn’t believe mental toughness has anything to do with military-style training or complete obedience to a coach’s directions. Instead, he views…
The Four Pillars of Distance Running
Successful distance runners rely on a host of skills and abilities beyond just aerobic conditioning. Coach Jeremy Duplissey looks at the importance of speed, strength/mobility,…
Training Your Substitutes in Soccer
A soccer match is the largest stimulus for players each week in-season, so what happens for the substitute athletes who don’t get to play? Coach…
Combining APRE and Plyometrics in Performance Training for College Basketball
With limited time and resources, Coach Ben Charles implemented Bryan Mann’s APRE program in performance training with a college basketball…
Popular Articles
Kinesiophobia: What It Is and How to Address It
While you may not be familiar with the term “kinesiophobia”—an athlete’s fear that they will cause pain and/or reinjury to…
Identifying Leaks in the Front Rack Position
While different athletes may have slightly different front rack positions, coaches still need to ensure that athletes achieve the proper…
Sculpting Technique in Developing Speed Athletes
Coach Hunter Charneski believes developing speed in youth athletes doesn’t have to be complicated. To that end, he provides a…
Which Comes First? Teaching the Hang Power Snatch Before the Hang Power Clean
Coach Jimmy Pritchard explains why teaching athletes the hang power snatch before the hang power clean deserves serious consideration, even…
The Lost Art of Training Alone
In order to address the need to continue training during the pandemic and its resultant school and program shutdowns, many…
Are Your High School Athletes Eating the Right Foods to Play Their Best?
High school athletes might dedicate themselves to training and conditioning for their sport, but if they’re not eating well, they…