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How to Fix Modern Strength & Conditioning
We need wholesale change in college strength and conditioning programs to fix everything from weight room efficiency to time allotted for coaches’ ongoing development. Coach…
Hustle & Flow – Training the Optimal State for Peak Performance
Distraction, fear, and anxiety can keep athletes from performing at their best when it matters most. The latest in sports psychology shows us how to…
ALTIS “Need for Speed”: The Science & Practice of Speed for Team Sport
While speed may not mean the same thing to each person in sport, Coach Chris Gallagher believes the ALTIS Need for Speed course expertly addresses…
Throttle Control – The Ins and Outs of Revving and Easing Up
Coach Rob Assise makes the case for training intensity with your athletes, whether you are a track coach or a field/court sport coach who programs…
The Hinge Motion in Golf Performance and Training
Nearly all golf coaches and trainers recognize that hip hinging strength and power are important pieces of the performance and injury-reduction puzzle in golf. Bobby…
The Myth of Speed Training and the Young Athlete
While kids under the age of 12 should sprint, Coach Jeremy Frisch explains why they don’t need a speed training…
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,…