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Kinesiophobia: What It Is and How to Address It
While you may not be familiar with the term “kinesiophobia”—an athlete’s fear that they will cause pain and/or reinjury to their injured or postoperative body…
Identifying Leaks in the Front Rack Position
While different athletes may have slightly different front rack positions, coaches still need to ensure that athletes achieve the proper form. Coach Nicole Foley points…
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…
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…
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…
How Electrical Muscle Stimulation Improves Athletic Performance and Injury Management
I’ve had exceptional results using EMS not only for improving performance but also managing injury. By keeping the nervous system…
Managing the LTAD Process
Strength and conditioning coach Mike Whiteman believes that the timing is one of the most critical parts of long-term athletic…
An Exclusive Look into Usain Bolt’s World Record Warm-up
How did Usain Bolt prepare for one of the greatest performances in sprinting? This exclusive video of Bolt’s warm-up was…
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…
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…
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…
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…