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Biases and Bad Habits that Undermine the S&C Community
Coach Mark Hoover is frustrated by some activities and practices S&C professionals engage in that he believes ultimately undermine the profession as a whole. What…
Reconstituting Proprioception Training for Sports Performance
According to Matt Cooper, a coach and sport scientist, just because you can do a lot of stupid things with proprioception training doesn’t mean that…
The Test of Time—When Old School Methods Meet New School Tech
Many of the groundbreaking methods and technologies we use may reflect not so much a new school of thought, but rather a creative refinement of…
Start with a Bang (and Other Keys to Winning in the 4×100 Relay)
The handoffs in a 4x100m relay are one area in track and field that requires precision. Coach Brumund-Smith discusses how to use the bang step…
The XPT Trainer – Equipment Review and Coaching Recommendations
Whether you are interested in a max effort/velocity testing station, a learn-to-train tool for your physical therapy practice, or a self-spotting rack to ease your…
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…
7 Upper Back Pulling Exercises for Athletes
A strong upper back isn’t just protection for athletes, it can also be a performance driver. Getting beyond the upper…
My Love Affair with the Bulgarian Split Squat
The stronger athletes get at the Bulgarian Split Squat, the faster they run and the higher they jump. I have…
To Drill or Not to Drill
Coaches often take sides in the polarized debate over isolating specific skills in drill-based training sessions or relying exclusively on…
Breathe New Life into Your Performance!
Adding proper breathing drills can be a tough sell to athletes who already have many demands on their training time.…
Long-Term Athlete Development and Team Sports
Traditional periodization training plans have many shortfalls when used for long-term athlete development in team sports. This article explains why…
Do Gluten-Free Diets Increase Athlete Performance?
A gluten-free diet has no impact on performance for athletes who do not have a gluten sensitivity or celiac disease.…