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A Practical Guide to Utilizing Wellness Questionnaires in Collegiate Team Sports

It can be difficult to keep track of the well-being of your athletes. An effective and simple way to manage wellness and prevent injuries is…

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Putting the “Fun” in Fundamentals: How, When & Why to Gamify Sprint Training

Gamifying sprint training is an opportunity to bridge the gap between technique work and game-speed performance. As Coaches Kyle Davey and Matt Tometz explain, athletes…

Game Chase|Matt Tometz

The Dichotomies of Strength and Conditioning

Navigating the nuances of strength and conditioning can be difficult at times, but Tate Tobiason is here to give you some tips to stay on…

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The Faster Your Float, the Faster Your Fly

Relaxation is a powerful technique that needs to be developed in practice for optimal race performance. Coach Dominic Zanot explains his method for training both…

Floating Sprint

Non-Barbell Exercises for Olympic Weightlifters

General physical preparation (GPP) gives an athlete the opportunity to step away from the barbell without crippling their training or suspending their overall goals. Coach…

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The Effect of Bovine Colostrum Supplementation on Athlete Performance

Bovine colostrum is the first milk secreted by cows after calving. Studies have shown improvements in body composition, power, and…

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How Young Coaches Can Set Their Guiding Principles

When coaches don’t have a set of defined, guiding principles, they’re more likely to chase new training methods and change…

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8 Ways to Grow as a GA or Intern

Sit down with Matt Aldred as he divulges his best advice on making the most out of your first year…

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Mental Toughness

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…

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Programming with Both a Process and a Purpose

While recognizing that no single training approach will universally apply to all athletes, Coach Brendan Thompson recommends developing foundational principles…

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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…

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Modern Hamstring Injury Prevention: A Holistic Approach

Hamstring injuries can have many causes and be reoccurring, making them frustrating for athletes and coaches alike. Kyle Davey relays…

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