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In Defense of the Metabolic Circuit
Once a popular workout, the metabolic circuit has fallen out of favor in the last few decades. However, Coach Tate Tobiason believes coaches should still…
Novel Strength & Conditioning Strategies for Improving Club Head Speed
Coach William Wayland believes the ability to swing fast will remain important in golf. Here, he presents strength and conditioning approaches that will help golf…
Ending the War on Tempo Running with Sprinters
Tempo training is a solution to some of the common challenges of athletic development. Don’t dismiss it out of hand simply because other coaches tell…
The NFL Combine: Giving New Meaning to “Indy” Talent Identification in 2021
COVID-19 precautions have turned all traditional sporting events on their head, and the NFL Combine is no exception. Coach Derek Hansen looks at some possible…
Implementation and Progression of Eccentric Training with Athletes
While eccentric strength is necessary for athletes to develop to become faster and more powerful, coaches don’t always administer eccentric training correctly. Coaches Mike Young…
RTP Case Study Breakdown: Achilles Rupture with Rachel Dincoff
What does the return to play process look like for an Olympic athlete recovering from a career-threatening injury? Coach Danny…
Performance in Sports & Academics: Training an 800m Sprinter in Med School
How does a performance coach working with competitive athletes who are also in med school handle the realities of training…
4 Reasons Every H.S. Principal and AD Should Invest in a School S&C Program
Coach Nick Cook doesn’t just make a case for every high school to have a centralized, school-side S&C program; he…
Bounding – How to Teach and Train This Perfect Exercise
Coach Rob Assise looks at every facet of bounding and presents ways to utilize bounding within a training program, no…
Resurrecting My TrueForm During the Pandemic
The ability to sprint at maximal velocity with curved nonmotorized treadmills has been a game-changer for athletes during this pandemic.…
Training the Masters Sprinter
Address the specific mechanical and recovery issues common to masters sprinters to help them maintain speed. Coach Pickering shares the…
Energy System Development for College Soccer: A 6-Week Preseason Plan
Although six weeks is optimal, collegiate soccer coaches typically get just 1-2 weeks with their athletes before the competitive season…