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7 Ways That SimpliFaster Made Me a Better Strength Coach

S&C Coach Joshua Collins has relied on SimpliFaster’s articles and insights for years. Here he talks about seven ways that SimpliFaster has helped him grow…

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10 Tips to Maximize Your Strength & Conditioning Internship

You’ve landed a strength and conditioning internship and are equal parts nervous and excited. What’s next? S&C Coach Rumin Aghabozorg has written up 10 tips…

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8 Myths About Weightlifting for Athletes

Many coaches have limited hands-on experience coaching the snatch and the clean and jerk, which leads to numerous myths about true weightlifting. Coach Goss debunks…

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Solo Speed Training in 700 Words

Are you looking for a speed workout of 25-40 minutes? Coach Tony Holler’s got your back with this straightforward plan for athletes and coaches.

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Applying Ockham’s Razor to Coaching

Coach Mickelson applies a burden of proof spectrum to help navigate data collection, program development, and on-the-fly changes to achieve the desired outcomes. To cut…

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The Challenges of the Work Environment for Coaches and Trainers

Not all workplace challenges are the same, even for coaches and trainers. In this second in a series of Sports…

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Identifying (and Developing) the Drivers of Adaptation

Positive adaptations don’t happen overnight, but they are imperative for your athletes to reach the highest level of performance. Coach…

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Training the 3 Traits That Separate Great Athletes

What is it that makes truly elite athletes not just stay ahead of the pack and reach the highest performance…

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NFL ACL Tears: A Critical Review of the Trends

A look at the data for the 2019 NFL pre-season shows a significant reduction in the number of ACL injuries…

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Getting the Most out of Your Movement Assessment

If your movement assessments aren’t moving the needle, there’s a chance that you’re using them for the wrong objectives. Sports…

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5 Ways to Manage Travel Costs and Prepare for Success in Track & Field

Traveling as an emerging elite or semi-pro athlete is extremely challenging, especially considering the limited amount of sponsorship support available…

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How to Program Recovery with a Plan and Purpose

Restoration and recovery for athletes can take many forms, but it should always be about doing something and not simply…

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