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Train Your Brain Like You Train Your Body (and 3 Keys to Make It Work)
Training the brain while training the body is the key to having and/or building a champion’s mindset. Linda Falasco, a licensed clinical social worker and…
Programming with Both a Process and a Purpose
While recognizing that no single training approach will universally apply to all athletes, Coach Brendan Thompson recommends developing foundational principles and using them—as well as…
Why All Sprinters and Jumpers Should Be in the Weight Room
Should track and field athletes work out in the weight room, and if so, how much? Jake Cohen dives into the subject, showing how athletes…
Modern Hamstring Injury Prevention: A Holistic Approach
Hamstring injuries can have many causes and be reoccurring, making them frustrating for athletes and coaches alike. Kyle Davey relays the latest in research on…
Building Game Fitness with Leg Circuit Variations and Progressions
For coaches who use leg circuits, Coach Pete Arroyo suggests adding the Gambetta leg circuit to your toolbox. He also presents variations on it that…
Sprint Strength: Chasing White Whales and Limb Velocity
In a quest to find physical attributes possessed by the fastest athletes, Coach Chris has settled on a quality he…
Sport-Specific Strength Training for the Elite Golfer
Many people think of golf as a relaxing, laid-back sport, but at the elite level, a golf swing is one…
A Squat Progression That Works in the Strength Trenches
Coach Alan Bishop presents the squat progression that works for his team sport athletes. It takes new (and healthy) athletes…
Hold the Sports Drink: Hydrating and Refueling Youth Athletes for Success!
We know that nutrition plays an essential role in peak athletic performance, but what does that mean when it comes…
Defining and Applying Load, Force, Velocity, Acceleration, and Power to VBT
What’s the latest on VBT? It turns out what’s old is new again, as Coach Bryan Mann explains what he’s…
6 Mental Skills to Get the Most out of Your Athletes
Resilience coach Matthew Caldaroni shares his crash course for getting the most out of athletes using techniques such as triggers…
Weightlifting Progressions Even XL & Long-Limbed Athletes Can Perform
Coach Brendon Ziegler presents a detailed article on weightlifting progressions for athletes, especially long-limbed ones like basketball players. He includes…