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Complications & Rising Action: Steps 1-6 in a Sprint
Telling the story of speed, Coach Chris Korfist progresses from the opening step of a race to steps one through six of acceleration. In this…
Creative Ways to Time Agility Drills with Freelap and Post to Your Scoreboard
Coach Kenny Hill takes the record, rank, publish concept from Feed the Cats one step further and posts speed times on the high school’s big…
Reflectorless Laser Timing—Athletic Timing Reimagined
Chase Pfeiffer, founder of Dashr, introduces the company’s newest innovation: reflectorless laser timing. In addition to eliminating issues with pairing lasers in the set-up, the…
The Zero Step: Winning Before the First Foot Hits the Ground
Continuing his series on Sprint Strength, Coach Chris Korfist focuses on the Zero Step and what happens in a race before the first foot hits…
Time-Efficient Strength Training Methods for the Tactical Athlete
Coaches and trainers face a number of challenges when training tactical athletes, not the least of which are practical time limitations. Based on his experiences…
How to Get a Higher Vertical with the Skyhook Contact Mat
Jumping higher is an important factor in many sports, and the Skyhook Contact Mat is an excellent tool for improving…
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Perfecting the Taper to Peak at the Right Time
How does climbing a mountain peak relate to training and tapering athletes for peak performance? Coach Dillon Martinez recounts a…
RTP Case Study Breakdown: Achilles Rupture with Rachel Dincoff
What does the return to play process look like for an Olympic athlete recovering from a career-threatening injury? Coach Danny…
Return to Play Case Study Module #2: Achilles Rupture
Coach Danny Foley presents a case study on the return to play process for Olympic discus thrower Rachel Dincoff, explaining…
Tips for Introverted Trainers: Building Success Authentically
Introverted trainers have unique skill sets that don’t always fit industry stereotypes. However, the right approach can turn perceived deficits…
How SHREDmill Transformed Our Training
Introducing SHREDmill to his high school athletic program has helped David Neill improve the speed of nearly every student. He…
Throwing More than Tantrums: Coaching Throwing Fundamentals to the Youth Athlete
Introducing children to Track and Field, especially throwing events, early in life could encourage more athletes to take an interest…