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Get to Know the New Vmaxpro Performance Tracker
Coaches interested in taking VBT to the next level should consider adding the Vmaxpro to their training toolkit. Find out why and more about the…
Kinesiophobia: What It Is and How to Address It
While you may not be familiar with the term “kinesiophobia”—an athlete’s fear that they will cause pain and/or reinjury to their injured or postoperative body…
Identifying Leaks in the Front Rack Position
While different athletes may have slightly different front rack positions, coaches still need to ensure that athletes achieve the proper form. Coach Nicole Foley points…
Sculpting Technique in Developing Speed Athletes
Coach Hunter Charneski believes developing speed in youth athletes doesn’t have to be complicated. To that end, he provides a system of exercises here, along…
6 Proven Reasons to Use a Safety Squat Bar
Does your gym need a safety squat bar? Coach Carl Valle takes a candid look at this piece of equipment, offering six reasons athletes should…
Complex Training and the Trajectory of Coaching Creativity
How creative can coaches be when it comes to training? Coach Joel Smith examines the history of complex training and…
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Should Team Sport Athletes Run Like Track Sprinters?
There’s perhaps no faster way to start a debate than asking about sprinting technique for team sport athletes. Does improving…
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…
A Change of Pace – 5 Simple Ways to Break Performance Barriers
Many coaches think of pacing in vague terms and have trouble defining it, placing it into that category of “I’ll…
Building a Better Technical Model for the Long Jump
The long jump’s greatest challenges are the approach and take-off. These two components are also teachable. Coach Kaminisky encourages coaches…
Mastering the Belt Squat for Strength and Conditioning
Hip belt squats shine for lower limb hypertrophy & less spinal loading even when athletes have torso or upper limb…