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Applying Omegawave in a Holistic Human Performance Model
If our role as practitioners is to optimize the human organism—an athlete—we need to truly understand the relationship among all of their functional systems. Matt…
Adaptation: The Correct Level of Analysis for S&C Programming
When we analyze our training programs, we should focus on the individual athletes and the specific adaptations we wish to induce rather than the arbitrary…
Top Six ‘Drills’ with a Purpose
Coach Graham Eaton believes that drills at the high school level should be as specific and basic as possible. Here are six drills he uses…
Future of Fast: Wearable Resistance Orientation and Velocity of Movement
In this second article on wearable resistance, John Cronin presents the third guiding principle of overloading with WR: orientation. There are many options for arranging…
How Better Goals Lead to Better Athlete Motivation
Athletes are not solely motivated by the goals their coaches create for them. They need to own what they believe they can accomplish. As coaches,…
Do Ladders Have a Purpose? 4 Simple Ways to Utilize this Training Tool
Although ladders can be a source of controversy in training, Coach TJ Cahill suggests four practical ways that coaches can…
3 Ways to Avoid Muscle Cramps
Do dehydration and a lack of electrolytes cause cramps? Probably not. Muscle cramps are more likely caused by neuromuscular fatigue.…
How to Fix the 7 Most Common Load Management Mistakes in Sport
To optimize performance, we must design programs that not only allow athletes to train at high training loads but also…
Developing the Multi-Event Athlete
Multi event training requires longer and more frequent training sessions across a broad range of physical and technical skill sets.…
The Ultimate Guide to Probiotics for Sport
While the data is still being collected on all parts of health and respective mechanisms to determine how probiotics work,…
How I Used Four Assessments to Maximize My Cycling Performance
Four very different types of assessment proved beneficial as the author trained to complete the 206-mile Seattle to Portland bike…
Mastering the Basics in Strength and Conditioning
These days, there are many ways to skip the basics when it comes to strength and conditioning: rushing the training…