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The Benefits of Coaching an Effective Warmup (and How to Do It)
A well-structured warm-up not only prepares athletes physically but also offers insight into their mental and physical readiness, enhances focus, reinforces quality movement patterns, and…
How to Jump Higher
Source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-man-doing-a-dunk-5586409/ Alt-text: An athlete dunking a basketball on an outdoor court. Summary Achieving a higher vertical jump is a common goal for athletes. To…
The Six Absolutes of Perfect Technique
Photo by Karim Ghonem The Six Absolutes of Perfect Technique The practical coach’s guide to teaching optimal human movement By Kim Goss Summary In this…
Building a Better High Jump: A Review of Stride Patterns
Coach Noah Kaminsky explores the biomechanics that can make or break your performance in the high jump. This article challenges long-standing assumptions and emphasizes the…
How We Got Our First Sprint Relays to State in Program History
Sprint Coach Robert Dunn tells the story of how he helped guide a group of female sprinters from being on the outside looking in to…
Redefining Assessment in K-12 Physical Education: A Foundation for LTAD
For PE teachers, physical assessments have long been synonymous with broad standards for push-ups, sit-ups, and traditional exercises. Coach Tucker…
Still Competing? A Conditioning Guide for Adult League Athletes (or Anyone) Over 35
How should recreational athletes over 35 prepare for an adult league or masters sport? Coach Mike Over surveys a range…
Redefining Assessment in K-12 Physical Education: A Foundation for LTAD
For PE teachers, physical assessments have long been synonymous with broad standards for push-ups, sit-ups, and traditional exercises. Coach Tucker…
Turning the Bend on a Coaching Career
Track and field have played a defining role in Coach Tyler Germain’s life for the past 25 years—first as an…
Pneumatic Resistance and its Role in Power Development
By eliminating the effects of inertia and momentum, training with pneumatic resistance offers unique benefits for athletes. Coach Jonathan Ward…
Embracing AI: A Coach’s Guide to Transforming Your Practice
For busy coaches, AI tools can speed workflows, enhance productivity, and provide an added resource for rapid analysis. The technologies…
Developing a Plyometric Training Routine for Sprinters
Well-designed plyometric training can help athletes improve their sprint speed, but the methods are stressful on the central nervous system…