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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…
The Risks and Rewards of Wearable Sports Tech for Running
Scribe Labs has gathered quite a lot of real-world running data from the use of its wearable running sensor, RunScribe.…
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.…
How Coaches Can Debate and Win on Social Media
All too often, debates on social media get heated and personal. Coaches can have educational and enlightening conversations on Twitter…
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.…
Why Yoga Is Important For Soccer Players
Yoga offers a host of benefits to soccer players, as well as other athletes. This article looks at six critical…
Debating Speed: Is Acceleration, Max Velocity, or Speed Endurance Most Important?
A sprinter relies on acceleration, max velocity, and speed endurance to get to the finish line fast. But which of…