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Performance Habits and Decay: How Poor Oral Health Impacts Athletes
Elite athletes are known to have some of the most challenging oral health issues, even if they brush and floss. And poor oral health can…
Why You Must Include the Seated Calf Raise Exercise
There was a time when Coach Bryan Mann thought that training the calf was just a waste of time. But he has changed his mind,…
Separate from the Competition: Developing Breakpoint Mechanics in Football
The essential skills of a wide receiver are not fixed traits, and they need more than just speed and hand-eye coordination mastery. Coach Eric Treske…
How Stability Impacts Speed (and 4 Single-Leg Workouts to Improve Both)
Pelvic stability helps sprinters absorb, store, and release energy faster while running, resulting in shorter ground contact times and longer stride lengths. Coaches Gabriel Mvumvure…
7 Methods of Isoinertial Training Strength Coaches Need
Coach Shane Davenport and his team have created seven methods for isoinertial training that range from basic concepts to very advanced techniques. This guide will…
The Art of Falling: How to Build Athletic Patterns from the Ground Up
Although having great height and length can be advantageous for basketball players, it can also wreak havoc on movement patterns.…
Why You Should Add Dashr to Your Speed Development Program
Electronic timing is a reliable way to see how fast an athlete can run from point A to point B,…
Critical Indicators for Pole Vault III: 85% Drill Proficiency
Drills are necessary and beneficial tools for long-term improvement in any sport, as they help correct possible skill deficiencies. With…
Dos and Don’ts for Athlete Wellness Questionnaires
A subjective wellness questionnaire serves as the epicenter for successful performance monitoring during competition, enhances the reflective and educational process…
How to Create a Base of Power and Speed
Although he admits it doesn’t reflect a paradigm shift in training, Coach Mario Gomez believes in helping his track and…
P-Hacking, HARKing, and Science’s Replication Crisis
According to some, science is currently experiencing a replication crisis, whereby researchers are unable to replicate other’s research findings when…
The Top Accommodating Resistance Methods for Strength Coaches
While the strength-specific science on the use of accommodating resistance continues to grow, its implementation is still disappointingly slow. Coach…