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The Problem with “Instagram Coaches”: The Croc Show Featuring Scott Salwasser (Part 2)
Continuing his conversation with Coach Scott Salwasser, Coach Croc poses questions about the phenomena of coaches setting up a training session that is specifically meant…
The Underappreciated Threads Connecting Team Sport Speed
Coaches have obvious reasons to focus on speed training when working with track-and-field athletes. The reasons are less obvious, though, when training for team sports.…
Takeaways From NFL Combine Training and Force Plate Testing: What Has the Highest Correlation to Sprinting and Jumping
Force plate testing provides abundant data that should help trainers determine how well football players will perform on the field. Strangely, Steve Haggerty’s data doesn’t…
What Is Power In Sport?
In sports, power is a key factor for explosive movements like sprinting, jumping, and throwing. It combines strength and speed, essential for peak performance. Velocity-based…
Changing with the Game: Lessons in Opportunity Cost for Multisport Athletes
Coach Nate Huffstutter emphasizes the physical, mental, and developmental benefits for athletes who play multiple sports at the youth levels. As they transition into high…
Strength Training Manual: The Agile Periodization Approach Book Review
If you’re looking for an unconventional and creative perspective on planning and organizing strength training, look no further than Mladen…
Velocity-Based Training for Powerlifting
Velocity-based training (VBT) for powerlifting has shown itself to be an effective method with its adaptive approach to building brute…
Wall Drills That Work
While the effectiveness of traditional wall drills can spark debate, Coach Chris Korfist uses a specific wall progression targeting the…
Friction & Elasticity: Rethinking the Force-Velocity Curve for Basketball Players
Most basketball players are elastic, reactive athletes who naturally excel in those areas. Matt Cooper argues that coaches should rethink…
The Enode Pro Review: Everything You Need to Know
This Enode Pro review dives into everything you need to know about this device, looking at how you can use…
A Sales-Based Approach for Collegiate S&C Coaches to Improve Buy-In
Being a salesperson might not be an expected part of the strength and conditioning coach role, but selling yourself and…
Four Steps Toward Improving the Strength and Conditioning Profession
Beginning and experienced strength and conditioning coaches need to share information professionally, even when they disagree with each other. Ultimately,…