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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…