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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…
Data-Driven Coaching in the Pole Vault
The World Athletics biomechanical data reports on pole vaulting offer critical perspectives which the naked eye can rarely capture as effectively. Coach Noah Kaminsky explains…
Simple Steps for Raising Faster Kids
How do you raise faster kids? As Coach Tyler Germain explains, by basically encouraging what they do naturally—playing, running, jumping, competing, and generally having fun.
What Can COVID-19 Teach Us About Off-Season Programming?
The coronavirus lockdowns and shelter-in-place orders forced coaches to develop creative strategies to remotely train their athletes. Coach Pete Burridge explains how the methods that…
The Role of Compression Garments in Performance and Recovery
Are compressions garments a good tool for recovery? And do they help enhance performance when worn during exercise? Coach Pickering follows the evidence to answer…
Coaching Hurdle Technique
Coach Dominique Stasulli provides a short guide for coaching hurdle technique. Instruction of this complex motor skill must be done…
Popular Articles
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,…
ACL Injury Reduction Training with Female Soccer Athletes
Coach Joshua Brewer, a Functional Range Conditioning® mobility specialist, has successfully reduced the number of non-contact ACL injuries experienced by…
The Fall and Rise of the Bulgarian Lunge
Are single-leg exercises like the Bulgarian lunge and high step-ups superior to squats as some strength coaches claim? Coach Kim…
The GymAware Best Practices and Article Anthology
A compilation presenting a complete list of articles on SimpliFaster that dive into details of the GymAware system. Including work…
The Best Way to Use a Low Box During Training
While big boxes are impressive for athletes to show explosive force, low boxes are versatile for teaching different expressions of…
The Dosage Debate: Maximum Velocity Sprint Training
Most sprint coaches believe we can train true sprinting only two or three times per week. Coach Assise wonders whether…