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Coaches, Distance Runners, and Apps: The Art of Individualizing Endurance Training
Although distance runners in Kenya may famously run in groups, they still rely on individualized training to increase performance and meet their personal goals. Coach…
The ABCs of Triple Jump
The triple jump has something for every coach and athlete in a sport that requires speed, strength, power, elasticity, and/or coordination. Learn more about the…
Consistency: The Best Training Tool Available to Everyone
Does exercise variation matter as much as you think? Coach Kendall Green makes a case for the overarching value of consistency in an athletic training…
Can Coaches Use Parkour as a Novel Training Intervention?
It may look like something unreal out of an action movie, but parkour has great value for helping develop athleticism in team sport athletes. Coach…
Test Yourself: The Hierarchy of Coaching Needs
Explore new criteria put forth by Keir Wenham-Flatt to evaluate your own performance as a strength and conditioning coach, as well as those of your…
Plyometric Push-Ups and Progressions for Power Development
There are many ways to load and challenge the push-up movement, from bodyweight push-ups to loaded isometric push-ups. This article…
How (and Why) We Elevated the Single Leg RDL to a ‘Main Lift’
While not considered a typical, “classic” deadlift, Coach Justin Ochoa explains why and how his facility uses the single leg…
How to Teach Athletes to Lift With Intent
In his quest to get full lifting participation from his athletes, Coach Mark Hoover figured out a way to train…
Kinesiophobia: What It Is and How to Address It
While you may not be familiar with the term “kinesiophobia”—an athlete’s fear that they will cause pain and/or reinjury to…
Identifying Leaks in the Front Rack Position
While different athletes may have slightly different front rack positions, coaches still need to ensure that athletes achieve the proper…
Sculpting Technique in Developing Speed Athletes
Coach Hunter Charneski believes developing speed in youth athletes doesn’t have to be complicated. To that end, he provides a…
Which Comes First? Teaching the Hang Power Snatch Before the Hang Power Clean
Coach Jimmy Pritchard explains why teaching athletes the hang power snatch before the hang power clean deserves serious consideration, even…