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7 Soccer Training Myths That Hurt Athlete Development
From resistance training to top speed to full squats—there are a lot of misconceptions affecting the physical training of soccer athletes. Coach Mike Whiteman challenges…
How to Train Acceleration and Closing Speed in Cross Country
Before the 2018 season, our coaching staff for the Downers Grove South girls’ high school cross country team decided we need to improve speed development.…
The Rewards of Training Female Athletes
Coach Mark Hoover got his start coaching male football players and running the strength program. So why would he want to train only female athletes?…
School’s Out! 4 Coaching Tips for Athletes to Have a Successful Summer
While the summer months may be a time to slow down and take it easy, it’s important that athletes not fall into bad habits during…
Four Character Traits of Successful Athletes and Coaches
Jason Hettler of ALTIS talks about the idea of shared vulnerability in the sports performance environment, and explains how each of the four character traits…
Transfer of Learning: From the Weight Room to the Long Run
By increasing the absolute strength of muscles, an endurance athlete can increase the efficiency of the muscles; this allows for…
New Year’s Resolutions for High School Track & Field Coaches
It isn’t only athletes who can get better; coaches can too. Here are 18 resolutions that high school track &…
Mastering Acceleration Principles for Team Sport Athletes
Team sport athletes looking to gain an edge over their opponents should focus on improving their sprinting abilities. This article…
Building a Team Culture to Prepare Athletes for Sport and Life
The constant mentorship that comes with 3D coaching will overprepare every athlete for the 22 hours spent outside athletic facilities…
How Coaching, Science, and Technology Will Save Football
Football is currently losing players at the high school level, and is the subject of intense debates over safety at…
Why Are Improvements from Training Different Among Athletes?
Why does such a large variation in adaptation exist among athletes that undergo the exact same training program? Why do…
How to Train Intensive Squatting for All Sports
Reconciling the benefits of intensive squatting with athletes who have busy schedules and high training volumes can be tricky for…