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Everything You Need to Know About the Countermovement Jump on Force Plates
Believing that data is only as valid as the consistency of collection, Hunter Eisenhower offers a comprehensive breakdown of how he plans, cues, and assesses…
Driving the Field of Strength and Conditioning Forward: 3 Solutions for the Practitioner
While focused on using research-based practices, strength and conditioning coaches often miss opportunities to contribute to that same field of research. Coach Connor Ryder suggests…
Combining APRE and Plyometrics in Performance Training for College Basketball
With limited time and resources, Coach Ben Charles implemented Bryan Mann’s APRE program in performance training with a college basketball team and achieved successful results…
The Power of Data-Driven Biomechanics in Optimizing Athletic Performance and Injury Prevention
Understanding biomechanics and performing movement assessments are crucial skills for performance coaches looking to enhance athletic outputs and reduce injury risk for their players. Coach…
Are You Training Tensegrity?
Can architectural applications of tensile strength inform performance training for athletes? Coach Drew Hill examines ways that tensegrity in bridge building parallels human biomechanics and…
Velocity-Based Training Pros & Cons
Velocity-based training offers some great benefits like individualized training, improved performance, better recovery, and increased motivation. It also comes with…
What Most Youth Soccer Coaches Get Wrong About Conditioning
Conditioning for youth soccer and the game of youth soccer often bear little resemblance to each other. Coach Nate Huffstutter…
Why are Coaches D.U.M.B (Don’t Understand My Brain): The Croc Show Featuring Missy Mitchell-McBeth
Coach and author Missy-Mitchell McBeth joins Coach Croc for a lively discussion on the communication gaps that often exist between…
Applying HIIT Training for In-Season Conditioning in Team Sports
In-season conditioning presents several challenges as coaches seek to improve performance without risking injuries. When done correctly, HIIT could help…
Velocity-Based Training: From Theory to Application
Moving velocity-based training from theory to application can be confusing with its many training strategies and the amount of data…
Beyond Power Training Technology Review
The VOLTRA from Beyond Power could redefine expectations in and outside of the gym. LA-based health and performance coach Matt…
High Performance Library: “Second Set of Eyes”
Coaches, especially head coaches, are experts in helping athletes meet high performance goals. Too often, this means coaches neglect critical…