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A Games-Based Approach for Athletic Development
If developing a skilled athlete means improving not just physical attributes but technical, tactical, and mental ones too, how can a coach—especially an S&C coach—accomplish…
Choosing the Right Leading & Lagging Indicators to Better Assess Performance
Originally an idea from the business world, Coach Juan Perez explains the value of using leading and lagging indicators to measure athletic performance, as well…
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…
Supplements That Combat Exercise-Induced Inflammation and Oxidative Stress
Antioxidants and branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) help maximize training gains and minimize recovery, especially when taken after exercise. In the…
4 Reasons Every H.S. Principal and AD Should Invest in a School S&C Program
Coach Nick Cook doesn’t just make a case for every high school to have a centralized, school-side S&C program; he…
Bounding – How to Teach and Train This Perfect Exercise
Coach Rob Assise looks at every facet of bounding and presents ways to utilize bounding within a training program, no…
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…