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The 1080 Best Practices and Article Anthology
This anthology collects articles on SimpliFaster that highlight best practices for training with the Sprint, Quantum, and Syncro from 1080 Motion. Including work from Carl…
What Needs to Change with U.S. Soccer Clubs
Soccer continues to advance in both talent and popularity in the U.S., but there is still work to do. Coach Eric Udelson details various issues…
Bust Through Plateaus with Hand-Supported Movements
Hand-supported movements are a great way to achieve more load when athletes need more stimulus. Coach Wayland explains how bilateral and unilateral movements with hand…
Should I Drink Coffee Before Training?
Athletes widely use caffeine to enhance performance and often drink coffee to consume their caffeine before training and competition. While it’s clear that caffeine enhances…
What to Do If Your Athletes Are Not Improving
When all external factors are taking into account, what should a coach do if their young athletes aren’t improving at a successful pace or seem…
The Fallacies About the Need to Go ‘Gluten-Free’
Gluten-free dieting has been all the rage in recent years, with an explosion of self-diagnosed gluten sensitivities sparking an interest…
Popular Articles
What Can Penalty Shoot-Outs Teach Us About the Relay?
Ultimately, what gets done in practice—as well as what doesn’t—carries over into competition. Craig Pickering considers the way that potential…
How to Plan the Off-Season in Canadian University Football Part 2: Summer and In-Season Training
After winter training, with summer just around the corner, Canadian football programs transition to sport-specific athletic development activities. This second…
A Protocol for Two-Dimensional Running Gait Analysis
While 3D motion capture is the gold standard for movement analysis, if your clinic, club, or team doesn’t have the…
US vs. UK Youth Development: How to Train Successful Endurance Athletes
There are stark differences between the US and UK youth cross-country training systems, neither of which are ideal. This article…
Make LTAD Central to Your Coaching
Long-term athletic development (LTAD) is a vital framework to ensure that all kids can grow, learn, and play to the…
Are Your Testing Methods Impacting Your Body Composition Tests?
Body composition measurements are impacted by testing protocols, especially changes in body fluid and hydration. In an interview with Bob…