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4 Reasons Every H.S. Principal and AD Should Invest in a School S&C Program
Coach Nick Cook doesn’t just make a case for every high school to have a centralized, school-side S&C program; he also provides evidence for the…
Bounding – How to Teach and Train This Perfect Exercise
Coach Rob Assise looks at every facet of bounding and presents ways to utilize bounding within a training program, no matter what your sport.
Resurrecting My TrueForm During the Pandemic
The ability to sprint at maximal velocity with curved nonmotorized treadmills has been a game-changer for athletes during this pandemic. Coach Derek Hanson has experienced…
Training the Masters Sprinter
Address the specific mechanical and recovery issues common to masters sprinters to help them maintain speed. Coach Pickering shares the research and offers his suggestions…
Energy System Development for College Soccer: A 6-Week Preseason Plan
Although six weeks is optimal, collegiate soccer coaches typically get just 1-2 weeks with their athletes before the competitive season starts. To help his soccer…
Harnessing the Trap Bar Deadlift for Physical Development
While it’s possible to misuse the trap bar deadlift, Coach William Wayland believes that, in the right coaching hands, it…
Reconstituting Proprioception Training for Sports Performance
According to Matt Cooper, a coach and sport scientist, just because you can do a lot of stupid things with…
The Test of Time—When Old School Methods Meet New School Tech
Many of the groundbreaking methods and technologies we use may reflect not so much a new school of thought, but…
Start with a Bang (and Other Keys to Winning in the 4×100 Relay)
The handoffs in a 4x100m relay are one area in track and field that requires precision. Coach Brumund-Smith discusses how…
The XPT Trainer – Equipment Review and Coaching Recommendations
Whether you are interested in a max effort/velocity testing station, a learn-to-train tool for your physical therapy practice, or a…
Why a Pre-Meet Session Is the Key to Better Performance Outcomes
The pre-meet session provides the final chance to polish an athlete’s technical and mental elements before a competition. Coaches Behm…
Eccentric Rotational Training: Elevating Club Speed with kBox and kPulley
Eccentric flywheels offer rotational athletes more effective and efficient ways to increase club speed safely than the more popular methods…