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An Inside Look at Tactical Periodization in College Soccer
While most performance coaches have been at least exposed to the term “tactical periodization” and a great many have likely implemented a version of it,…
Why High School Coaches Should Invest in Performance Tech
Coach Ryan Denton has successfully invested in sports performance technology and integrated it into his high school athletics program. Here he explains how life-changing the…
The Forgotten Plantar Flexor: Training the Soleus
Most coaches believe that the calves get enough training with sprints, jump landings, and plyometrics, and may even add standing calf raises to a program,…
Running With Intent: 7 Reasons Why Tempo Work Supercharges an Athlete’s Ability to Sprint!
Strength and conditioning coach Mike Whiteman explains the importance of tempo training, submaximal development, and mental discipline when training sprint athletes.
A Bias Toward Speed? Breaking Down the Sprinting Cycle
Using data from the top female and male sprinters at the 2017 100m World Championships Finals, Owen McNally and Jonas Dodoo at Speedworks delves into…
Sunshine, Dopamine, and Sprinting
Sprinters in the north are no match for sprinters in the southern states. However, endurance runners are equal in good…
kBox Best Practices and Article Anthology
This anthology assembles all of the articles and reviews on kBox flywheels and flywheel resistance training that have appeared on…
More Than Science: 4 Principles for a Successful Weight Room Environment
While science is a huge part of what S&C coaches do, it’s certainly not the only part. Coach Rachel Hayes…
7 Ways That SimpliFaster Made Me a Better Strength Coach
S&C Coach Joshua Collins has relied on SimpliFaster’s articles and insights for years. Here he talks about seven ways that…
10 Tips to Maximize Your Strength & Conditioning Internship
You’ve landed a strength and conditioning internship and are equal parts nervous and excited. What’s next? S&C Coach Rumin Aghabozorg…
8 Myths About Weightlifting for Athletes
Many coaches have limited hands-on experience coaching the snatch and the clean and jerk, which leads to numerous myths about…
Solo Speed Training in 700 Words
Are you looking for a speed workout of 25-40 minutes? Coach Tony Holler’s got your back with this straightforward plan…