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Plyometric Training Systems: Developmental vs. Progressive
Coach Matthew Watson has developed a program of “locomotive plyometrics” that builds upon the system originally created by his old coach and mentor, Erik Little.…
11 Reasons for All Athletes to Join the Track and Field Team
Like most track and field coaches, Rob Assise believes the sport has great benefits for high school athletes involved in a multitude of other sports.…
Finding the Gold in Backpedal Training for Performance
In addition to serving as a strategy to help athletes compete better in their sport, backpedaling also helps develop levels of coordination, mobility, stability, and…
Sprinting in Team Sport: The Butt-Kicking Epidemic
Cameron Josse believes there’s one major issue resulting in hamstring and hip problems in team sport players, and that’s what he calls the “butt-kicking epidemic,”…
A Ladder System for Training Speed and Power In-Season
Many of Coach Pata’s athletes hit new maxes in the middle or end of their season when they apply his ladder system and do velocity-based…
How to Gain 5 Inches of Vertical Jump in 3 Weeks
Every basketball junkie has dreams of dunking over their opponent on the court. It seems that is part of the…
Cardio-Metabolic Analysis with PNOĒ
Despite its well-established value in performance optimization, very few athletes and coaches are aware of the benefits of cardio-metabolic analysis…
How to Test Athletic Power Using Medicine Balls
Medicine balls are already a staple in most training programs, so using them to test and assess athletic power seems…
Microdosing off the Track and the Tools to Make It Work
Coach Chris Korfist tests two new tools—the Exogen suit and B Strong blood flow restriction training bands—to investigate whether we…
Asking ‘Should I Lift?’ vs. ‘Do I Feel Like Lifting?’
You’ve likely had days when you didn’t want to work out, for one reason or another. But did you know…
Intermittent Fasting for Athletes: What Does the Research Say?
Despite the increased popularity of intermittent fasting, there’s little research about its effectiveness with elite athletes. This article explores the…
Why Coaches Recruit Speed (But Still Neglect It)
Although speed is a top priority in football and many other field and court sports, many coaches still treat game-changing…