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Why Barbell Path Is the King of All Weight Room Metrics

Tracking the path of a barbell is as valuable as tracking its speed. In fact, for some athletes, it may be even more beneficial. Coach…

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Methods to Develop Speed and Power for the Shot Put

Weight training, running, and jumping are very important in the development of speed and power in the shot putter. Coach Don Babbitt explains how to…

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Polishing the Basics or Scared to Advance?

While it’s good to “polish the basics,” this should serve as a starting point, and not end goal, for athlete development. Coach Cody Hughes looks…

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3 Lactate Workouts to Train for the 300-Meter Hurdles

Coach Tyler Germain believes the 300-meter hurdles is the toughest race in track and field for high school athletes, which means speed endurance is essential.…

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“True” Single-Leg Training: 3 Exercises for Speed, Strength, and Performance

Coach Charley Gould breaks down the unique qualities of “true” unilateral leg training, distinguishing those exercises in which the working leg takes on the entire…

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The Body-Weight-to-Performance Ratio

Coach Rodrigo Alvira Isla explains the BW-to-performance ratio, a metric designed to provide a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship…

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    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…

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    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…

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    Should I Drink Coffee Before Training?

    Athletes widely use caffeine to enhance performance and often drink coffee to consume their caffeine before training and competition. While…

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    What Needs to Change with U.S. Soccer Clubs

    Soccer continues to advance in both talent and popularity in the U.S., but there is still work to do. Coach…

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    Don’t Call It a Comeback: Closed Change of Direction Drills Are Here to Stay

    Closed change of direction drills are a highly specific tool that builds physical antifragility and prepares athletes for unforeseeable worst-case…

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    How S&C Coaches Can Assess Thoracic Spine & Upper Extremity Mobility

    Part 2 of a two-part series on mobility assessment addresses the thoracic spine and upper extremities. As with part 1,…

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