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5 Specialty Bars That Are Worth the Investment
Specialty bars aren’t intended to replace the weight room stalwarts, but rather to enhance the adaptations you may be looking for with your athletes. While…
Why the Force-Vector Theory Is Inadequate as a Basis for Exercise Selection
The right exercise for an athlete is the one that improves their performance, regardless of the direction in which they execute the movement. Therefore, Coach…
Building a Better “Bounce”
The tendons, which control an athlete’s elasticity, tend to come second to the muscles when it comes to athletic conditioning. Yet, for the best possible…
From Strength Coach Burnout to Mental Health Resilience
It can happen to any of us, at any time—burnout caused by one or many issues that coaches have to deal with. Nathanael Littauer was…
9 Lessons I Learned from Speed Experts
We can almost always learn something valuable from any situation. In David Maris’ case, he’s had the privilege to train with and learn from many…
Detraining: The Loss of Training-Induced Adaptations in the Short Term
Athletes will face interruptions in their training at some point or another. In some cases, injuries occur. Some are very…
Programming Precursors: Pre-Program Checklist for Strength Coaches
We often speak of how powerful the basics of training can be and why being a principle-driven programmer is more…
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…