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A Five-Phase Model for the 300-Meter Hurdles
Assistant Track & Field Coach Tyler Germain shares his model for the 300-meter hurdles that worked for him and the athletes he trains. This five-phase…
Why We Should Teach Athletes How to Fall
Coach Chris Tocco believes all injury prevention strategies should start with learning how to properly fall, a skill that athletes can use throughout the rest…
Programming Precursors: Pre-Program Checklist for Strength Coaches
We often speak of how powerful the basics of training can be and why being a principle-driven programmer is more effective than an exercise-driven programmer.…
Tackling the Starting Block Conundrum Using Simple Assessment Tools
There’s no doubt that starting blocks are an essential tool for modern-day sprinters, but that wasn’t always the case. Coach Ken Jakalski looks at the…
How to Select and Build an Athlete’s Alter Ego
Resilience coach Matthew Caldaroni presents the athlete’s alter ego as an extremely strong coaching tool that’s replicable and viable across many different environments. However, to…
Applying HIIT Training for In-Season Conditioning in Team Sports
In-season conditioning presents several challenges as coaches seek to improve performance without risking injuries. When done correctly, HIIT could help…
What Sprinters Should Be Doing Instead of Hip Thrusts
Research and real-world evidence disputes the claims of those promoting the hip thrust, which has little value to a sprinter…
Electrical Muscle Stimulation: Return-to-Play Applications and Strategies
If Coach Derek Hansen had a wish, it would be that every health, wellness, rehabilitation, and performance practitioner could have…
Plyometric Essentials for the High School Track Coach
In a high school athletic season, plyometrics are certainly not the only focus. Instead of trying to implement too many…
5 Keys to Go from Writing Programs to Running ‘A Program’
Coach Carmen Pata points out that there is a huge difference between just programming and truly running a program. Here…
How to Develop Athletes with In-Place Running
In-place running isn’t flashy, but it’s a tried-and-true method of training, especially when budgets are tight, equipment is sparse, and…
The Evolution of Flex (or Multisport ≠ Multiple Sports Simultaneously)
LTAD advocates widely promote multisport participation, but is it even possible for competitive youth athletes? Coach Nate Huffstutter tracks the…