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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…
Harnessing the Trap Bar Deadlift for Physical Development
While it’s possible to misuse the trap bar deadlift, Coach William Wayland believes that, in the right coaching hands, it can be used to improve…
Will the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect the ACL Knee Athlete’s Return to Play?
How will the COVID-19 restrictions affect the injured and post-surgical athlete’s rehabilitation and level of physical condition when they return to sport team practice? Robert…
Hurdle Technical Drills Simplified
In the short hurdle events, all athletes perform a similar step pattern. The athlete who covers these steps the quickest will always win. Oversimplified, yes,…
Where Do We Take ‘Em? Continuing GPP with the 1×20 Plus Extensive Jumps & Throws
Transition your developmental athletes transition from baseline skills to the slow-fast, extensive-intensive, and forceful-explosive spectrums. Coach Pete Arroyo explains his transition program and offers sample…
Data in Sports Performance: Why Your Measurements Matter
Our ability as coaches to make truly informed decisions is limited by the quality of information we have available. Many…
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.…
Programming for a More Powerful Vertical Pull
Following up on his earlier post about the importance of developing vertical pulling power, Coach Richter offers a practical guide…
Overspeed: Facts and Fallacies of Training Beyond Maximal Velocity
Speed is a skill that gives golfers an obvious edge, but what is the best way to train for it?…
A Simple and Systematic Approach to Monitoring Fatigue
Jump performance is a useful metric to help volleyball coaches make adjustments to the training needs of their athletes. Coach…
15 Things to Remember If You Love Your Child-Athlete
Parents usually have good intentions when it comes to supporting their son or daughter in playing sports, but they often…
How Setting Department Procedures and Policies Can Improve Athlete Safety
Plans and procedures create professional guardrails to improve performance and athlete safety. Coach Greene shares how to transition new athletes…