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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…
Science, Dogma, and Effective Practice in S&C
This article explores the intersection of science, cognitive biases, and practical application in the field of S&C. By drawing on analogies and real-world examples, it…
How We Trained for the 2025 NFL Draft
Coach Stephen Haggerty details his time training five under-the-radar college football athletes for the NFL Combine. The program resulted in significant improvements, notably a group…
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 teams. Instead, to safely train…
6-Week Off-Season Training Program for Elite Youth Soccer: A High-Low Approach
Elite youth soccer players at developmental academies play nearly year-round, with short breaks June-July and during December. In this article,…
Popular Articles
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…
Programming Resisted Sprints on the 1080 Sprint: Setting Speed Limits and the Impact on Sprint Kinetics
What are the most effective ways to apply the speed limit setting with the 1080 Sprint? Coach Jonathan Ward breaks…
Alphabet Soup—Learning the ABCs of S&C Certification
For coaches entering the strength and conditioning field, choosing the right certification courses can be a confusing process. Coach Raymond…
Bridging the Gap Between Awareness and Action in Youth Injury Prevention with Demotu 3D Analysis
Confidence and courage are crucial mental skills for athletes, but can also lead them to minimize their own potential injury…