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No, ‘Dead Guy Anatomy’ Isn’t Wrong
While the study of cadavers (aka “dead guy anatomy) to understand human movement has been around for centuries, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t still have…
Being Agile During Tough Times
When the world around you changes, leaving sports seasons in flux, what’s a strength and conditioning coach to do? Adapting is the name of the…
A Guide to Using the Self-Determination Theory in Your S&C Program
Sports performance coach Parker Teagle explains the Self-Determination Theory and presents ways for sport performance coaches to incorporate its fundamental principles into their prescribed training…
How to Quickly Develop Work Capacity with Med Ball Tempo Variations
Even as the return to sports remains uncertain, coaches must be prepared to get, and keep, their athletes in ready-to-play condition. Coach Pete Arroyo suggests…
How Velocity Loss Within Sets Impacts Speed, Strength, and Jumping Ability
Bryan Mann dives into the research and data on velocity loss within sets of an exercise, which further supports that more is not always better…
Tired of Deadlifting? Ways to Utilize the Skater Squat Instead
If you’re tired of deadlifts or just looking for a fantastic deadlift alternative, Coach Mike Over recommends the skater squat…
How to Protect the Strength & Conditioning Coach
It’s no secret that athlete management systems are exceptional tools to integrate data from various technology sources. Coach Brendon Ziegler…
Game-Day Lifting for High School
Under the right circumstances, game-day lifting can be a productive option. Under the wrong circumstances, it could undermine performance. Coach…
A Reality Check for High School Strength and Conditioning
Coach Craig Cheek looks at the many ways that strength and conditioning of high school athletes differs from that of…
Are Antibiotics Causing Tendon Ruptures in Sports?
When athletes get ill, especially with bacterial infections, medical professionals often prescribe medications in the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics (e.g.,…
Coaching Is Problem-Solving—8 Solutions Worth Stealing Today
Whether you work in a team gym or a private facility, there are plenty of steps you can take and…
The Importance of Tracking Body Composition in Athletes
Do you track your athlete’s body composition? If you do, do you know what to do with the data? In…