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Which Comes First? Teaching the Hang Power Snatch Before the Hang Power Clean
Coach Jimmy Pritchard explains why teaching athletes the hang power snatch before the hang power clean deserves serious consideration, even though the traditional progression is…
The Lost Art of Training Alone
In order to address the need to continue training during the pandemic and its resultant school and program shutdowns, many athletes and coaches are turning…
Are Your High School Athletes Eating the Right Foods to Play Their Best?
High school athletes might dedicate themselves to training and conditioning for their sport, but if they’re not eating well, they simply won’t be as successful…
7 Surfaces Coaches Must Navigate with Their Athletes
Coach Graham Eaton believes that when we talk about developing our athletes long-term and fostering a love of athletics, giving them options to explore what…
Should You Have Athletes Sprint Over Wickets?
Have you been wondering whether your athletic program can benefit from wicket runs? Coach Carl Valle encourages coaches to try them, but first understand how…
Shockwave Therapy for Athletes: Mechanisms & Latest Scientific Findings
What is shockwave therapy really, and should your athletes use it? Jim Wittstrom examines the research, explains why advice varies,…
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When and When Not to Use Track Drills
Coaches use drills to reinforce the movement concepts they teach, so it’s important to understand why a drill is used.…
6 Steps for Building a Collegiate Sports Performance Program from Scratch
When Coach Keith Ferrara got his first university strength and conditioning job, he literally had to build his program—and facility—out…
A Simple Plan for Educating High School Athletes on Nutrition & Performance
Are you relegating nutrition talks to soundbites because of lack of time? When it comes teaching nutrition, full-time consistency beats…
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,…
Incline Sprinting – Using Hills, Ramps, Slopes, and Treadmills for Speed
Incline sprinting has a few unique benefits that make it more than worth keeping in your training arsenal. In this…
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…