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Athletic Development for Men and Women’s Cheer
Athletes involved in men and women’s cheer typically come to the collegiate sport with no physical or strength training experience. This results in a startling…
7 Ways to Get More Vegetables in Your Young Athlete’s Diet
If your young athlete wants to reach maximal performance levels, they need a strong performance diet. This means eating their fruits and vegetables, which are…
Performance in Sports & Academics: Training an 800m Sprinter in Med School
How does a performance coach working with competitive athletes who are also in med school handle the realities of training around their full schedule? Coach…
4 Reasons Every H.S. Principal and AD Should Invest in a School S&C Program
Coach Nick Cook doesn’t just make a case for every high school to have a centralized, school-side S&C program; he also provides evidence for the…
Bounding – How to Teach and Train This Perfect Exercise
Coach Rob Assise looks at every facet of bounding and presents ways to utilize bounding within a training program, no matter what your sport.
Creating and Closing Space: Training Deceleration in 2024
Speed matters in many sports, but the ability to decelerate quickly can make the difference between a win and a…
5 Ways to Manage Travel Costs and Prepare for Success in Track & Field
Traveling as an emerging elite or semi-pro athlete is extremely challenging, especially considering the limited amount of sponsorship support available…
How to Program Recovery with a Plan and Purpose
Restoration and recovery for athletes can take many forms, but it should always be about doing something and not simply…
Should American Football Use the Beep Test?
The beep test may be the best tool for measuring fitness in football players, says Coach Richardson. It offers objective…
4 Insights on Training Year-Round Athletes
Strength and conditioning coaches often have no control over the fact that the athletes they work with train year-round, and…
The Difference Between Qualified and Certified Strength Coaches
Coach Mark Hoover explores the viability of a sport coach as a replacement strength coach, whether by choice or out…
Build Your House: How to Be a Coach Who Leads by Principles
The first step to becoming a coach who leads by principles is to build your House of Principles. Coach Rob…