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Sculpting Technique in Developing Speed Athletes

Coach Hunter Charneski believes developing speed in youth athletes doesn’t have to be complicated. To that end, he provides a system of exercises here, along…

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Which Comes First? Teaching the Hang Power Snatch Before the Hang Power Clean

Coach Jimmy Pritchard explains why teaching athletes the hang power snatch before the hang power clean deserves serious consideration, even though the traditional progression is…

Hang Power Snatch

The Lost Art of Training Alone

In order to address the need to continue training during the pandemic and its resultant school and program shutdowns, many athletes and coaches are turning…

Training Alone

Are Your High School Athletes Eating the Right Foods to Play Their Best?

High school athletes might dedicate themselves to training and conditioning for their sport, but if they’re not eating well, they simply won’t be as successful…

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7 Surfaces Coaches Must Navigate with Their Athletes

Coach Graham Eaton believes that when we talk about developing our athletes long-term and fostering a love of athletics, giving them options to explore what…

7 Surfaces Coaching
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The Compression Movement

Over the last decade, the athletic gear market has become dominated by compression garments. Coach Dominique Stasulli takes a look…

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Key Developmental Jump Exercises for Power and Athleticism

Medium intensity jumps build eccentric jumping capacity while medium-level plyometrics are the best way to increase speed off and into…

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Why You Should Include High-Intensity Stressors in Your In-Season Training

While athletes train with an assortment of high-level stressors during the off-season, many coaches and training professionals are apprehensive about…

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Transitioning Freshman Athletes to Your Strength Training Program

In the first of a series of articles, Coach Mark Hoover gives an overview of the step-by-step approach his high…

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Club Soccer Player Development

10 Things Youth Clubs Must Do to Truly Practice ‘Player Development’

“Player development” needs to be more than just a buzzword at your youth sports club—it must be practiced through a…

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High Jump Approach Training

The high jump approach is an integral part of mastering the sport, but it has many challenges. Coach Rob Assise…

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Cross-Coaching and Shared Responsibilities

We all know that working well with other coaches on the staff is crucial for the betterment of the athletes.…

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