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Team Culture in Sport
What does it take to be a successful sports organization? Rob Panariello believes culture is paramount, and he breaks down what exactly that means for…
The Surprising Ergogenic Effects of… Taste?!
Explore the influences of sweet and bitter tastants on performance, how thermal tastants can influence our capacity to exercise, and whether these performance-enhancing effects are…
3 Keys for Using a Neural Warm-Up to Stimulate Athletic Development
There are easy ways to access your brain to free tissue, increase mobility, potentiate movement, reduce potential injury stressors, work on coordination, and just become…
Prancing and Galloping – Two Under-Utilized Sprint Drills
Prancing and galloping exercises are a way to shift focus back to long-term athletic development in the speed world. While admittedly funny looking, the variety…
4 Ways to Get ‘Football Fast’…Fast
With everything that’s been going on, are your athletes ready for football season? Coach Chris Korfist shares four techniques and four tips to quickly get…
Using the Art of Wabi Sabi in Speed Training
Coach Justin Dottavio recommends that coaches embrace the art of Wabi Sabi when training speed: recognize when a team sport…
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9 Core Principles for High School S&C Coaches (I Learned From Teachers)
As a high school strength and conditioning coach, John Garrish has learned a lot from the people around him, but…
7 Methods of Isoinertial Training Strength Coaches Need
Coach Shane Davenport and his team have created seven methods for isoinertial training that range from basic concepts to very…
9 (Fun!) Games to Develop Movement Skills and Athleticism
It’s no secret that kids love to play games, and youth coaches should take advantage of that to develop athletic…
3 Simple Ways to Add Variety in Training Without Abandoning Your Principles
While hard work can be its own reward, athletes often get bored performing the same exercises day after day. Coach…
Vertimax Raptor – A Comprehensive Review and Training Guide
Many coaches use resisted sprinting and agility equipment to train athletes, and the Vertimax Raptor is one of the solutions…
What Your Players Will Wish You’d Told Them About Social Media (When Their Next Offer Is Rescinded)
Do the players you’re coaching know how to manage their social media accounts properly? When a high school athlete takes…