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Periodization in Academy Rugby Players
Does periodization have to be as complicated or divisive as it often is in the S&C world? Coach Pete Burridge explores periodization—for him, basically planning…
Neck Reconditioning Post-Injury – Bridging the Gap Between Rehab and RTP
Physical therapists and performance professionals can follow established return to play protocols for a range of common sports injuries, but the same consensus does not…
Are Track Sprint Drills Still Worth Doing?
Coach Eaton guides us through his favorite sprint mechanics and posture drills, which are delightfully simple and have withstood the test of time. The beauty…
Medicine Ball and Ballistic Ball Best Practices and Article Anthology
This anthology rounds up the very best SimpliFaster articles covering the Ballistic Ball from Assess2Perform, as well as training with medicine balls. Athletes dating back…
Sport-Specific Strength Training for the Elite Golfer
Many people think of golf as a relaxing, laid-back sport, but at the elite level, a golf swing is one of the most explosive, complex…
Playing With Pace and Precision Using Lazser Down
Measuring down and distance often interrupts football games, interfering with coaches trying to make informed decisions and degrading the experience…
Individualizing and Optimizing Performance Training for Basketball
Don’t just perform a needs analysis on a player or position, dive deeper to understand the individual’s playing style and…
The 3 Cardinal Sins of Horizontal Jumping
According to Coach Rob Assise, there are three cardinal sins that he still sees too many horizontal jumpers commit. He…
Progressions for Training Agility with Team Sport Athletes
The fastest athletes become masters at using one-foot contact to put a massive amount of energy and force into the…
The Science of Training Rotational Power
Coaches in rotational sports don’t all agree on the best type of training to make the greatest improvements for their…
Training Strength and Athleticism in Female Youth Soccer
Research shows that female soccer players are 4-8 times more likely to tear their ACL than their male counterparts. Coach…
Meditation for Nervous System Recovery and High Performance
Coach Matt Cooper discusses why now’s the perfect time to explore how and why athletes should recruit mindfulness practices for…