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Strength vs. Speed: What’s the Difference?
Strength and speed compliment each other while serving different purposes, with each also requiring different training methods. Strength is about exerting force against resistance, important…
The Problem with Lazy Programming: The Croc Show Featuring Scott Salwasser
For a small-bite version of the podcast, Coach Croc speaks with Scott Salwasser, formerly a collegiate S&C Coach and currently the Director of Athletic Performance…
Return to Play Case Study Module 1: High Ankle Sprain for Football
Coach Danny Foley kicks of a new series of educational modules on return to play with a case study focusing on a Division 1 football…
Integrating Isokinetics in a Team Setting
Trainers working with student athletes must compete for time with other obligations, including classes and study halls. Associate Athletic Director Brijesh Patel finds that isokinetics…
Exercises to Increase Vertical Jump for Volleyball
Improving your vertical jump is a great way to boost your better performance in volleyball. By adding exercises like squats, lunges, box jumps, and sport-specific…
Just a Coach in the Strength and Conditioning Profession
While Coach Jim Ferris is happy to see the strength and conditioning profession expanding, he has concerns over the growing…
RoHawk to Red Raider: The Croc Show Episode 7 Featuring Christian Hosley
For Episode 7 of The Croc Show, Elton Crochran sits down to speak with Coach Christian Hosley, Assistant Strength and…
Strength vs. Power: What’s The Difference?
“Strength” and “power” are terms often used interchangeably, but they play distinct roles in athletic performance. Understanding the difference is…
The Need for “Why” in Coaching
For coaches, being able to communicate the why behind concepts and methods can create better buy-in from athletes and improve…
Four Landmine Exercises to Improve Stability for All Athletes
Coach Mike Over describes four of his favorite landmine exercises that can help every athlete improve stability. While some of…
The Digitalization of Resistance Training
Athletic training programs have embraced the benefits of digitalization. Resistance training, however, lags behind other types of training. While there…
Velocity-Based Training Pros & Cons
Velocity-based training offers some great benefits like individualized training, improved performance, better recovery, and increased motivation. It also comes with…