Blog
With over 1,700 articles written by 300+ coaches, scientists, and performance experts, the SimpliFaster blog is your go-to resource for smarter training. Performance professionals share real-world insights, data-driven methods, and practical tools to allow you to stay current and sharpen your approach.
Our articles help you think deeper and coach smarter.
Featured
Acceleration Development and Resisted Sprint Training for the Long Jump
Recognizing speed as an essential component of the long jump, Coach Bob Thurnhoffer of Loyola University Chicago looks at methods to develop speed and power…
How Do We Adjust ’Em? (Regressions Based on Acute Restrictions)
Can you adjust your program on the fly when an athlete reports to the weight room with some type of restriction? Coach Pete Arroyo presents…
High-Performance Fueling for Teen Athletes: A Look at Protein & Carbs
If you’re a high school coach, you likely know that adolescent athletes have greater protein (and carbohydrate) needs than their less-active peers. But what does…
9 Things I’ve Learned from Speed Training in Adulthood
Coach Tyler Germain never thought he’d go back to sprinting in his 30s, but he has, and he loves it. Not only does he recommend…
High-Performance Library: The Next Big Thing
As Coach Craig Pickering points out, an athlete’s journey from talented youth to successful senior is not assured and is often full of both temporary…
Velocity-Based Training: From Theory to Application
Moving velocity-based training from theory to application can be confusing with its many training strategies and the amount of data…
Popular Articles
Teaching Technique and Concept – The Smart Way to Train Speed
In order to train speed beyond “running fast to get fast” and to develop a comprehensive speed program, Coach Mark…
4 Central Takeaways from 4 Days at the ALTIS Apprentice Coach Program
Coach Jordan Cassidy recently completed the four-day Apprentice Coach Program at ALTIS. Here are his four key takeaways on acceleration,…
Gain Strength, Speed, and Size with Manually Overloaded Eccentric Training
Eccentric lifts can improve force production, hypertrophy, and speed-power when done correctly. Pete Burridge explains how coaches can add eccentrics…
Team and Group Training with B Strong Blood Flow Restriction
Athletes can achieve adaptations without high-intensity resistance when they train with blood flow restriction. Coaches John Murray and Eric Bringas…
Case Study: A Systematic Approach to Patellar Tendinopathy Rehabilitation
[mashshare] Injuries are inevitable in sport. Athletes may lose weeks, months, or even years of playing based on the severity…
How Strength Coaches Can Have a Unique Impact on Team Film Study
When everyone is equally big, fast, and/or strong, winning the mental battle can lead you to win the physical one.…