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How to Get “Game Fit” for Team Sports
Have you gone down the rabbit hole trying to figure out the best way to get your athletes “game fit” for their team sport? Coach…
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…
Specificity That Transfers: Targeting Horizontal Force Production with French Contrast and Performance Patterning
While some “sport-specific” methods of training fail to pass the eyeball-test, Coach Nolan Dreher believes that for advanced athletes, physical…
A Practical Guide for Using Force Plates in Elite Sports
Using force plates can seem complex and confusing. It really isn’t. Coach Schuster shares practical information on protocols, setup, logistics,…
Off-Season Tips for High School Athletes Training on Their Own
Many high school athletes go through their summer without a lot of structured training. Because Coach Eaton believes consistently solid…
Teaching a 3-Phase Method for Managing Performance Stress
Stress and pressure are inherent parts of sport competition for an athlete, but coaches can help prepare them for it…
A Strongman’s Tips for Training Distance Runners in the Weight Room
Coach Carmen Pata’s distance runners are shaving seconds off their PRs by building their strength and power with specific exercises…
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,…