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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 Technical Keys to Optimizing a Throwing Athlete’s Performance
Coach Steffan Jones believes that good biodynamics underpin athletic performance, especially for throwing athletes in cricket, javelin, and baseball. Here, he provides a detailed look…
Learning How to Pivot: Agility Recommendations for Your Career in Sports
With the advent of new technology and fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, a career in sports and fitness does not feel as stable as it…
Moving Your Center of Mass Faster: The Importance of the 0 Step
The 0 step refers to the acceleration from the block to the first step. The issue is not about being…
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,…
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…
Team and Group Training with B Strong Blood Flow Restriction
Athletes can achieve adaptations without high-intensity resistance when they train with blood flow restriction. Coaches John Murray and Eric Bringas…
Case Study: A Systematic Approach to Patellar Tendinopathy Rehabilitation
Injuries are inevitable in sport. Athletes may lose weeks, months, or even years of playing based on the severity of…