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Developing a High School Sport Science Program Through the Classroom
High school sports don’t always get the budget their coaches want and/or need. But Coach Jeremy Weeks presents the cross-curricular opportunities that abound when you…
Coaching in 2030: How Artificial Intelligence Will Change Our Profession
Who knows what the future will bring? Well, Alan Couzens just might. In this article, he takes a look at current uses of artificial intelligence…
Developing Efficient Technique and Propulsive Force for Swimmers
The ability to measure force development on land and in the water can help coaches find asymmetries between the right and left arm, providing opportunities…
The Most Important Class a High School Student Can Take
Even in the best of times, Coach Micah Kurtz believes weight training class is the most important class for high schoolers. But during this pandemic,…
The 400 Is a Sprint
Does speed training for the 400m seem counterintuitive? It’s not, because speed improves race times even more so than endurance. It’s time to recognize that…
Understanding and Applying Relative Strength Standards
What does it mean to be strong, and what does it mean to be “strong enough”? Coach Pat Basil helps…
The 1080 Best Practices and Article Anthology
This anthology collects articles on SimpliFaster that highlight best practices for training with the Sprint, Quantum, and Syncro from 1080…
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…
Bust Through Plateaus with Hand-Supported Movements
Hand-supported movements are a great way to achieve more load when athletes need more stimulus. Coach Wayland explains how bilateral…
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 to Do If Your Athletes Are Not Improving
When all external factors are taking into account, what should a coach do if their young athletes aren’t improving at…
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,…