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Teaching Technique and Concept – The Smart Way to Train Speed
In order to train speed beyond “running fast to get fast” and to develop a comprehensive speed program, Coach Mark Hoover looked to the ideas…
4 Central Takeaways from 4 Days at the ALTIS Apprentice Coach Program
Coach Jordan Cassidy recently completed the four-day Apprentice Coach Program at ALTIS. Here are his four key takeaways on acceleration, athlete limits, context and complexity,…
Gain Strength, Speed, and Size with Manually Overloaded Eccentric Training
Eccentric lifts can improve force production, hypertrophy, and speed-power when done correctly. Pete Burridge explains how coaches can add eccentrics to their toolbox for athlete…
Team and Group Training with B Strong Blood Flow Restriction
Athletes can achieve adaptations without high-intensity resistance when they train with blood flow restriction. Coaches John Murray and Eric Bringas use this method to enhance…
Case Study: A Systematic Approach to Patellar Tendinopathy Rehabilitation
[mashshare] Injuries are inevitable in sport. Athletes may lose weeks, months, or even years of playing based on the severity of an injury. In some…
How to Jump Higher in Volleyball
Jumping higher is super important in volleyball because it helps with spiking, blocking, and serving. By mixing plyometric exercises to…
The Future of Fast Is Light: Wearable Resistance Load and Placement
While the concept of wearable resistance isn’t new, some WR tools are, such as the Exogen suit with fusiform weights.…
3 Sports Science Tests Any Coach Can Use (and Stay on Budget)
Coach Carmen Pata presents three sports science tests that all coaches, no matter how extensive their toolkit or their budget,…
How Flywheel Training Can Help Vertical Jump Performance
Coach Sean Smith recommends using a flywheel system for anyone who desires jump improvements or who could use some quality…
ThermoHuman – Applied Science for Sports Medicine and Performance
Thermography has been viewed as a promising technique, but not a best practice, and Javier Arnaiz Lastras of ThermoHuman aims…
10 Tips to Guide Young Strength Coaches Through the Interview Process
The strength and conditioning field is more competitive than ever, with more and more professionals competing for the same jobs…
2018 Year in Review
At SimpliFaster, we aim to be both forward-focused and forward-thinking, and we’ve got big things in store in 2019. Before…