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Are Running Drills Useless for Athletes?
When Coach Daniel Kadlec realized that his athletes’ abilities to perform running drills seemed to have no direct correlation to their sprint performances, he began…
Why It’s OK for Kids to Be Strong!
Weight training helps athletes jump higher, hit harder, and run faster. They also develop the physical abilities to help prevent concussions and other injuries. Coach…
Plyometrics: Why Athletes Should Develop Landing-to-Takeoff Mechanics
While landing-to-takeoff mechanics are essential skills that athletes need in speed and power sports, many coaches are uncomfortable teaching them because of their own unfamiliarity…
Using Video Analysis with the Discus and Shot Put Events
Filming a discus or shot put athlete’s throws can be beneficial for both the coach and the athlete, as long as you know what to…
6 Steps for Building a Collegiate Sports Performance Program from Scratch
When Coach Keith Ferrara got his first university strength and conditioning job, he literally had to build his program—and facility—out of a storage closet. Read…
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…
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7 Ways to Build Optimal Athletic Movement Patterns in the Weight Room
Coach Joel Smith has found that the weight room is a place where athletes can improve not just their strength…
Applying Omegawave in a Holistic Human Performance Model
If our role as practitioners is to optimize the human organism—an athlete—we need to truly understand the relationship among all…
Adaptation: The Correct Level of Analysis for S&C Programming
When we analyze our training programs, we should focus on the individual athletes and the specific adaptations we wish to…
Top Six ‘Drills’ with a Purpose
Coach Graham Eaton believes that drills at the high school level should be as specific and basic as possible. Here…
Future of Fast: Wearable Resistance Orientation and Velocity of Movement
In this second article on wearable resistance, John Cronin presents the third guiding principle of overloading with WR: orientation. There…
How Better Goals Lead to Better Athlete Motivation
Athletes are not solely motivated by the goals their coaches create for them. They need to own what they believe…