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ALTIS “Need for Speed”: The Science & Practice of Speed for Team Sport
While speed may not mean the same thing to each person in sport, Coach Chris Gallagher believes the ALTIS Need for Speed course expertly addresses…
Throttle Control – The Ins and Outs of Revving and Easing Up
Coach Rob Assise makes the case for training intensity with your athletes, whether you are a track coach or a field/court sport coach who programs…
The Hinge Motion in Golf Performance and Training
Nearly all golf coaches and trainers recognize that hip hinging strength and power are important pieces of the performance and injury-reduction puzzle in golf. Bobby…
The Technical Keys to Optimizing a Throwing Athlete’s Performance
Coach Steffan Jones believes that good biodynamics underpin athletic performance, especially for throwing athletes in cricket, javelin, and baseball. Here, he provides a detailed look…
Learning How to Pivot: Agility Recommendations for Your Career in Sports
With the advent of new technology and fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, a career in sports and fitness does not feel as stable as it…
Strength and Conditioning for Kids—Developing Impact Athletes
Given the window of opportunity for movement literacy with kids, Coach Zach Pinney advocates for introducing youth athletes to fun…
Tackling the Starting Block Conundrum Using Simple Assessment Tools
There’s no doubt that starting blocks are an essential tool for modern-day sprinters, but that wasn’t always the case. Coach…
How to Select and Build an Athlete’s Alter Ego
Resilience coach Matthew Caldaroni presents the athlete’s alter ego as an extremely strong coaching tool that’s replicable and viable across…
Are Running Drills Useless for Athletes?
When Coach Daniel Kadlec realized that his athletes’ abilities to perform running drills seemed to have no direct correlation to…
Why It’s OK for Kids to Be Strong!
Weight training helps athletes jump higher, hit harder, and run faster. They also develop the physical abilities to help prevent…
Plyometrics: Why Athletes Should Develop Landing-to-Takeoff Mechanics
While landing-to-takeoff mechanics are essential skills that athletes need in speed and power sports, many coaches are uncomfortable teaching them…
Using Video Analysis with the Discus and Shot Put Events
Filming a discus or shot put athlete’s throws can be beneficial for both the coach and the athlete, as long…