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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
Injuries are inevitable in sport. Athletes may lose weeks, months, or even years of playing based on the severity of an injury. In some drastic…
Electromyography Science for Performance and Rehabilitation
The ability to understand EMG research and apply the science is invaluable when making decisions on exercise selection and other…
Developing Acceleration and Stride Patterns for Hurdles
This is the first in a series of three articles where Coach Mario Gomez discusses skill work and basic drills…
10 Unanswered Questions in Sports Science for 2018 (Part 2)
After reading an article on sports science’s failing, Craig Pickering began to think about areas in the realm of sport…
The Pragmatist’s Approach to Strength and Conditioning
Pragmatic coaches get the outcomes they desire. Their process incorporates applying objective information, subjective personal experience, and the all too…
10 Unanswered Questions in Sports Science for 2018 (Part 1)
A recently published article on sports science’s failing got Craig Pickering thinking about different areas where both athletes and coaches…
Top 5 Pieces of Equipment to Optimize Square Footage in Your Gym
When creating a training facility, make more out of your square footage without compromising efficiency and quality by buying equipment…
A Plan to Progressively Acclimate and Coach Female Athletes in the Weight Room
Young women’s athletic careers are often propelled into being competitive, with little time dedicated to developing fundamental movement skills, foundational…