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1080 Sprint Workflow and Best Practices
While some coaches may be daunted at the idea of using the 1080 Sprint for resisted and assisted training, the truth is that the unit…
A Data-Driven Approach to Analyzing & Correcting Technique in Elite Swimmers
Antti Kauhanen, a swim coach and technique analyst for Finnish Swimming, outlines the way he evaluates swimming technique using SmartPaddles. The two most important factors…
4 Ways to Utilize Corrective Exercises in Performance Training
Coach Jimmy Pritchard views corrective exercise as an essential piece of any successful training program aimed at attacking an athlete’s weak points or deficiencies, so…
Agile Periodization: Triphasic Training and Planning in Uncertain Times
How do we achieve desired outcomes for our athletes in an ever-changing environment? Coach William Wayland details his approach to triphasic training and microdosing, which…
Adopting a Technical Model for Acceleration and Speed in Team Sports
As Coach John Grace explains, recognizing the key qualities that make top track athletes fast can have a trickle-down effect for team sport athletes. Here,…
Is It Time to Dump the Catch with the Power Clean?
While Coach Bob Alejo has been a fan of the power clean for years, he discusses the reasons why he…
Let’s Take It Outside: Get Faster Using a Simple Upright Sprint Warm-Up
Coach Adrian Guyer changed up part of his athletes’ warm-ups this past summer, leading to improvements in technique, timing, fluidity,…
What Your Players Will Wish You’d Told Them About Social Media (When Their Next Offer Is Rescinded)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…
4 Training Mistakes I Made as an Athlete
Hindsight is a gift, especially when coaches can look at past mistakes they made as athletes and ensure that their…
Lessons Learned Over a Professional Career
Over Rob Panariello’s 40-year career, he has worked with an impressive roster of strength and conditioning coaches, business professionals, and…
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…
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…