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A Data-Driven Approach to Analyzing & Correcting Technique in Elite Swimmers
Antti Kauhanen, a swim coach and technique analyst for Finnish Swimming, outlines the way he evaluates swimming technique using SmartPaddles. The two most important factors…
4 Ways to Utilize Corrective Exercises in Performance Training
Coach Jimmy Pritchard views corrective exercise as an essential piece of any successful training program aimed at attacking an athlete’s weak points or deficiencies, so…
Agile Periodization: Triphasic Training and Planning in Uncertain Times
How do we achieve desired outcomes for our athletes in an ever-changing environment? Coach William Wayland details his approach to triphasic training and microdosing, which…
Adopting a Technical Model for Acceleration and Speed in Team Sports
As Coach John Grace explains, recognizing the key qualities that make top track athletes fast can have a trickle-down effect for team sport athletes. Here,…
Why Extensive Sprint Warm-Ups Are Your Key for Return to Play
Even if athletes trained on their own these last months, it’s almost certain that they didn’t train at the same intensity as they would with…
MedBalls: A Go-To Training and Conditioning Option for Coaches
Medicine balls are more than alternative options when you can’t get athletes into a busy weight room. They stand on…
A Ladder System for Training Speed and Power In-Season
Many of Coach Pata’s athletes hit new maxes in the middle or end of their season when they apply his…
Performance Habits and Decay: How Poor Oral Health Impacts Athletes
Elite athletes are known to have some of the most challenging oral health issues, even if they brush and floss.…
Why You Must Include the Seated Calf Raise Exercise
There was a time when Coach Bryan Mann thought that training the calf was just a waste of time. But…
Separate from the Competition: Developing Breakpoint Mechanics in Football
The essential skills of a wide receiver are not fixed traits, and they need more than just speed and hand-eye…
How Stability Impacts Speed (and 4 Single-Leg Workouts to Improve Both)
Pelvic stability helps sprinters absorb, store, and release energy faster while running, resulting in shorter ground contact times and longer…
7 Methods of Isoinertial Training Strength Coaches Need
Coach Shane Davenport and his team have created seven methods for isoinertial training that range from basic concepts to very…