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Speed Goals: Decoding the 40-Yard Dash
By analyzing the Scouting Combine 40-yard dash times of the NFL draft picks over the last five years, Coach Joe Stokowski has discovered some trends…
Role of a Strength Coach on Game Day
Matthew Aldred, strength and conditioning coach at Furman University, discusses the value a strength coach brings to their team on game day—and the importance of…
Triceps are the Hamstrings for Overhead Athletes
Take a deep dive into the anatomy of the triceps and all its different functions. Emmanuel Alberio explains how to train each portion of the…
The Best Instructional Cues for Teaching Athletic Plyometrics
An athlete who lacks the prerequisite general motor skills may focus on attaining height of distance instead of improving the skill and/or position they need…
Training the Hip Flexors for Resiliency and Explosive Performance
Coach Pete Arroyo explains why coaches need to go beyond stretching and bracing to train the psoas muscle group. He presents specific exercises and drills…
Caffeine: Effects on Athletic Performance and Metabolism
Given inconclusive evidence surrounding the use of caffeine as a performance-enhancing supplement and the significant metabolic consequences on glucose disposal…
Are You Doing a Good Job as a Sprint Coach?
According to Coach Ryan Banta, being a good sprint coach means continually questioning your knowledge and the way you apply…
7 Ways to Get Your Athletes to Buy into Drills
How can a coach implement drills in their training and get their athletes to take them seriously? Coach Graham Eaton…
How to Get “Game Fit” for Team Sports
Have you gone down the rabbit hole trying to figure out the best way to get your athletes “game fit”…
Acceleration Development and Resisted Sprint Training for the Long Jump
Recognizing speed as an essential component of the long jump, Coach Bob Thurnhoffer of Loyola University Chicago looks at methods…
How Do We Adjust ’Em? (Regressions Based on Acute Restrictions)
Can you adjust your program on the fly when an athlete reports to the weight room with some type of…
High-Performance Fueling for Teen Athletes: A Look at Protein & Carbs
If you’re a high school coach, you likely know that adolescent athletes have greater protein (and carbohydrate) needs than their…