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Maximizing Success in the Weight Room: A College Strength Coach’s Playbook
Based on prior experience with multiple weight room technologies, University of Colorado S&C Coach Steve Englehart now relies on the Output Sports system for velocity-based…
RTP Module #3: Force Plates and Decision Making—A Conversation with Brian Buck
The learning curve to properly implement force plates can appear daunting for coaches just getting started with the technology. Coach Danny Foley continues his webinar…
How to Create an In-Season Training Program for College Baseball Players
The density of the college baseball schedule creates a challenge for coaches and athletes to train in a way that will consistently enhance the athletes’…
Still Competing? A Conditioning Guide for Adult League Athletes (or Anyone) Over 35
How should recreational athletes over 35 prepare for an adult league or masters sport? Coach Mike Over surveys a range of popular conditioning methods and…
Redefining Assessment in K-12 Physical Education: A Foundation for LTAD
For PE teachers, physical assessments have long been synonymous with broad standards for push-ups, sit-ups, and traditional exercises. Coach Tucker Platt suggests redefining that system…
Profiling and Training the Vertical Jump to Improve Multidirectional Speed
Plenty of research shows that profiling and training the vertical jump can improve multidirectional speed, which is critical to performance…
Popular Articles
Complications & Rising Action: Steps 1-6 in a Sprint
Telling the story of speed, Coach Chris Korfist progresses from the opening step of a race to steps one through…
Creative Ways to Time Agility Drills with Freelap and Post to Your Scoreboard
Coach Kenny Hill takes the record, rank, publish concept from Feed the Cats one step further and posts speed times…
Reflectorless Laser Timing—Athletic Timing Reimagined
Chase Pfeiffer, founder of Dashr, introduces the company’s newest innovation: reflectorless laser timing. In addition to eliminating issues with pairing…
The Zero Step: Winning Before the First Foot Hits the Ground
Continuing his series on Sprint Strength, Coach Chris Korfist focuses on the Zero Step and what happens in a race…
Time-Efficient Strength Training Methods for the Tactical Athlete
Coaches and trainers face a number of challenges when training tactical athletes, not the least of which are practical time…
How to Break Through Speed Plateaus with High School Athletes
Prioritizing speed with precise and consistent sprint training can help develop faster athletes, but what should coaches do when those…