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Train Fast to Play Fast: Using VBT to Develop Durable and Explosive Athletes
In this article, Tim Crowley outlines a full guide to implementing a velocity-based approach to your training program. This article includes a downloadable PDF of…
Force Plates in Practice: What I Learned in My First Year
Coach Jared Lovelace walks through common mistakes coaches make when first using force plates and how they can set themselves up for success. He also…
Lessons From A Strength Coach
In this article, Coach Zach Pinney discusses common faults in programming, such as an over-reliance on volume, and outlines basics of a quality strength and…
From the Inside Looking Out: What Force Plate Testing Has Taught Me
Ryan McLaughlin reflects on his experiences working with force plate technology at VALD, emphasizing how real value comes from consistent retesting and actionable insights—not just…
Rapid Fire – Episode #17 Featuring Cody Hughes
Cody Hughes joins Justin on Rapid Fire to talk about his next chapter—building one of the most innovative performance facilities in the country from the…
Popular Articles
Why We Don’t Perform Hang Cleans
Despite his own background as a competitive Olympic weightlifter, Coach Cole Hergott now uses the lifts sparingly with his own…
1080 Sprint: Four Essential Tips You Won’t Find in the Manual
1080 Motion provides users numerous educational and technical resources to make best use of their tools, but what insider hacks…
Running Through Time: An Athlete’s Story of Resilience and Recovery
The epidemic of ACL injuries hasn’t just taken a physical toll on young female athletes—the social and emotional impact can…
Maximizing Success in the Weight Room: A College Strength Coach’s Playbook
Based on prior experience with multiple weight room technologies, University of Colorado S&C Coach Steve Englehart now relies on the…
RTP Module #3: Force Plates and Decision Making—A Conversation with Brian Buck
The learning curve to properly implement force plates can appear daunting for coaches just getting started with the technology. Coach…
How to Create an In-Season Training Program for College Baseball Players
The density of the college baseball schedule creates a challenge for coaches and athletes to train in a way that…