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A Learning-Based Approach to Technical Coaching
Former sprinter and athletic trainer Brendan Thompson explains how a multidimensional approach can improve coaching techniques.
Why (and How) to Use the Landmine for Supplemental Training
Coach Nicole Foley explains why the landmine rig is a great tool for those times when athletes need supplementary training: when they have an injury;…
Breathing Drills for Athletes
While breathing is one of the pillars of performance, many athletes suffer from breathing issues. Therapist and S&C specialist Tom Broback looks at the causes…
The Great Arms Race
Is the issue of arm action in sprinters as straightforward as many coaches believe? Coach Graham Eaton looks at “fixing arms” with high school athletes…
Should Strength & Conditioning Coaches Unionize Now?
Would strength & conditioning coaches benefit from the collective bargaining power, wage (and education) standards, and protections of a union? Coach Keir Wenham-Flatt believes yes,…
Resisted Sled Sprint Training – Part 1 – Methods of Sled Load Prescription
Resisted sled sprint (RSS) training is an effective method to improve linear sprint performance – but how do we load…
Resurrecting My TrueForm During the Pandemic
The ability to sprint at maximal velocity with curved nonmotorized treadmills has been a game-changer for athletes during this pandemic.…
Training the Masters Sprinter
Address the specific mechanical and recovery issues common to masters sprinters to help them maintain speed. Coach Pickering shares the…
Energy System Development for College Soccer: A 6-Week Preseason Plan
Although six weeks is optimal, collegiate soccer coaches typically get just 1-2 weeks with their athletes before the competitive season…
A Review of GymAware’s “FLEX” Unit: A Portable Bar Speed Monitoring Device
Joel Smith, a collegiate S&C coach and found of JustFlySports, took the new GymAware FLEX bar speed monitoring device for…
Old-School Strategies Die Hard
Old-school strategies die hard because they work. They don’t endure just because of a stubbornness to change. Contrary to popular…
The ACWR: Not an Injury Predictor, but a High-Performance Tool
ACWR is an extremely effective tool for monitoring athlete workloads and periodizing practice plans. It does not, however, predict predisposition…