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The Art of “Plan B” Training

Plan B training helps coaches adapt to unexpected events like thunderstorms and athlete injuries. In this article, Coach Jon Hughes explains how exercise hierarchies can…

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Velocity-Based Training for Powerlifting

Velocity-based training (VBT) for powerlifting has shown itself to be an effective method with its adaptive approach to building brute strength and technique while preventing…

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Wall Drills That Work

While the effectiveness of traditional wall drills can spark debate, Coach Chris Korfist uses a specific wall progression targeting the foot’s ability to redirect and…

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Friction & Elasticity: Rethinking the Force-Velocity Curve for Basketball Players

Most basketball players are elastic, reactive athletes who naturally excel in those areas. Matt Cooper argues that coaches should rethink how they train basketball players…

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The Enode Pro Review: Everything You Need to Know

This Enode Pro review dives into everything you need to know about this device, looking at how you can use it, why you should use…

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9 (Fun!) Games to Develop Movement Skills and Athleticism

It’s no secret that kids love to play games, and youth coaches should take advantage of that to develop athletic…

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Changing with the Game: Sprint-Based Football

What exactly is sprint-based football? Tony Holler explains how his Feed the Cats mindset applies to training faster, fresher players…

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5 Years, 5 Lessons for Coaches Getting Started

Inspired by retrospective articles from Michael Boyle and other established coaches, Cole Hergott passes along five important lessons from his…

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Kickin’ it with Noonan: The Croc Show Episode 6 Featuring Peter Noonan

Episode 6 of The Croc Show features Coach Peter Noonan of Hendrickson High School in Pflugerville, Texas. Coach Noonan discusses…

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So, You Want to Be a Personal Trainer?

There are many different avenues one can take within the realm of sport science, personal trainer being one of the…

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3 Non-Cliche Pieces of Professional Advice for All Young Coaches

Successful coaches need to build relationships that establish their professional authority and expand their networks. Those aren’t easy tasks, but…

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The Long-Term Dangers of Underfueling for Endurance Cyclists

Learn how to help the future generation of cyclists achieve their best health and performance by prioritizing proper nutrition, adequate…

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