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Incorporating Velocity-Based Training into a High School Environment
Using velocity-based training tools has been a game-changer for Coach Mark Hoover and his high school athletes. From actionable data to better technique to renewed…
How to Create a Warm-Up Inspired by Physical Education
The warm-up is a critical period that can go a long way to prepare athletes for both sports practice/games and exercise. Coaches need to consider…
What Champion Boxers Know About Punching Power
How do boxers develop their devastating punching power? Strength coach and boxing trainer Moritz Klatten walks us through the steps, including the equipment, the exercises,…
Individualizing and Optimizing Performance Training for Basketball
Don’t just perform a needs analysis on a player or position, dive deeper to understand the individual’s playing style and the associated demands and consequences…
The 3 Cardinal Sins of Horizontal Jumping
According to Coach Rob Assise, there are three cardinal sins that he still sees too many horizontal jumpers commit. He tells us what they are…
Getting Young Athletes to Prioritize Sleep for Better Performance
Coaches and trainers face a lot of challenges while working with student athletes. Convincing them to get enough sleep (8-10…
Training Teams in the Private Sector
In the quest to set yourself apart as an innovative and tech-savvy sports practitioner, don’t lose sight of the importance…
Eccentric Overload with Flywheel Training and Rehabilitation
Traditional weight training using gravity-dependent tools leaves a gap in preparing an athlete to manage all aspects of performance. Without…
Sport Conditioning: Field and Court Applications for Coaches
In this follow-up to his examination of the phosphagen system, Coach Assise looks at the glycolytic and aerobic energy systems.…
The Top 5 Flywheel Sports Performance Exercises
Coach Shane Davenport presents his top five flywheel exercises for sports performance, including the specific reason he recommends them, how…
The Physiological Responses to Spring Football in College Players
A look at a recent research study conducted on American collegiate football players during spring camp. The study shows that…
Complete Autonomic Nervous System Management for Any Coach
On top of general health, the autonomic nervous system is linked closely with performance, signaling athletes’ stress and relaxation responses.…