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Uniform Training and Applying the Tier System for High School Athletes
Dorman High School strength coach Eric Cash explains how and why they train their athletes using Joe Kenn’s Tier System and Block Zero concepts, which…
Why You Should Consider Boxing and Mittwork for Your Elite Athletes
Elite athletes have typically “been there, done that” when it comes to training drills and exercises. Coach Matt Nussbaum makes the case for boxing—and specifically,…
3 Ways Sports Science Can Make You Faster
Sports science can help athletes of all levels reach their potential when used properly. Coach Pickering believes strongly in the power of sports science and…
Managing the LTAD Process
Strength and conditioning coach Mike Whiteman believes that the timing is one of the most critical parts of long-term athletic development, as is embracing the…
An Exclusive Look into Usain Bolt’s World Record Warm-up
How did Usain Bolt prepare for one of the greatest performances in sprinting? This exclusive video of Bolt’s warm-up was recorded a decade ago, leading…
How to Use Weighted Pants to Improve Sprinting
Coach Mike Adams has witnessed huge improvements in his high school sprinters from training with weighted pants. The increased strength…
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A Neck Training ‘Revolution’ with Iron Neck
Strengthening the neck helps lower the rate and severity of sports concussions, as well as improves athletic performance. This article…
Concussion Confusion in Youth Sports: A No-Brainer?
The management of possible concussions at even the highest levels of sports is fraught with indecision and poor decision-making. Concussion…
Critical Indicators for Pole Vault Part I: Mid-Marks
Pole vault has a few exceptionally powerful indicators that help coach it successfully. Among these are mid-marks, which are a…
6-Week Off-Season Training Program for Elite Youth Soccer: A High-Low Approach
Elite youth soccer players at developmental academies play nearly year-round, with short breaks June-July and during December. In this article,…
How to Save Your Job in Strength and Conditioning
These days, it can often seem like sport coaches and strength and conditioning coaches don’t work for the same team.…
Achieving the Summation of Forces with Medicine Ball Training
Medicine balls, especially those with a heavier load, continuously stress the proper order of the muscles and limbs involved in…