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Why You Should Include the Catch During Olympic Lifts
Are you unsure whether to include the catch while training athletes in the Olympic lifts? Rob Panariello explains why you should, including the benefits it…
The Back Knee Matters – Proper Cueing for the Split Jerk
An athlete cannot maintain the vertical hip position throughout the split jerk movement if their back knee is straight, and this will ultimately affect how…
A Crash Course in Coaching Middle School Track
Imagine what a well-run middle school track program could do for both a varsity track program and a school’s athletic program. Coach Graham Eaton outlines…
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…
What We Know About Training Athletes with Kettlebells
Are kettlebells magic orbs that improve all aspects of physical performance? While their movements demand muscular coordination and kinesthetic awareness…
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.…
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…
The NFL Combine 2.0
While Coach Justin Ochoa enjoys the NFL Combine, he believes some of its drills can use an update to more…
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…