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The Structure of Sports Science Revolutions
How does progress in sports science lead to actual change in a sport? Much too often, begrudgingly on the part of gatekeepers who seek to…
Five Reasons You Should Time Sprints in Practice
Timing sprints daily can be one of the most important actions that coaches take with their speed athletes. Coach Tyler Germain gives five reasons to…
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 field. Coach Jason Feairheller advises…
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 a coach—especially an S&C coach—accomplish…
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 measure athletic performance, as well…
Strength vs. Power: What’s The Difference?
“Strength” and “power” are terms often used interchangeably, but they play distinct roles in athletic performance. Understanding the difference is…
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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…
Adopting a Technical Model for Acceleration and Speed in Team Sports
As Coach John Grace explains, recognizing the key qualities that make top track athletes fast can have a trickle-down effect…
How to Combine Video Analysis and Electronic Timing
The combination of video analysis and electronic timing can help coaches and other sports professionals get information on the way…
A Guide to Using the Self-Determination Theory in Your S&C Program
Sports performance coach Parker Teagle explains the Self-Determination Theory and presents ways for sport performance coaches to incorporate its fundamental…
No, ‘Dead Guy Anatomy’ Isn’t Wrong
While the study of cadavers (aka “dead guy anatomy) to understand human movement has been around for centuries, that doesn’t…
Being Agile During Tough Times
When the world around you changes, leaving sports seasons in flux, what’s a strength and conditioning coach to do? Adapting…