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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…
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…
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…
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…
The Language of Coaching: The Art & Science of Teaching Movement Book Review
In The Language of Coaching: The Art & Science of Teaching Movement, Dr. Nick Winkelman, head of athletic performance and science for the Irish Rugby…
How to do “Sports Specific” Training the Right Way
“Sports-specific” training isn’t about flashy mimicry—it’s about aligning physical qualities, phase, and sport demands. Pete Christofferson explores how to build…
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…
High Jump Approach Training
The high jump approach is an integral part of mastering the sport, but it has many challenges. Coach Rob Assise…
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.…
A Unilateral to Bilateral Training Progression for Team Sports
Coach Cameron Josse presents one approach he uses in his search for structured variation in training his team sport athletes.…