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Progressions for Training Agility with Team Sport Athletes
The fastest athletes become masters at using one-foot contact to put a massive amount of energy and force into the ground and go the opposite…
The Science of Training Rotational Power
Coaches in rotational sports don’t all agree on the best type of training to make the greatest improvements for their athletes. Chris Finn trains golfers,…
Training Strength and Athleticism in Female Youth Soccer
Research shows that female soccer players are 4-8 times more likely to tear their ACL than their male counterparts. Coach Mike Whiteman shares the program…
Meditation for Nervous System Recovery and High Performance
Coach Matt Cooper discusses why now’s the perfect time to explore how and why athletes should recruit mindfulness practices for positive gains on and off…
A High-Performance Rubric for All Settings
When moving to a high school lacking a high-performance training culture, Coach Mark Hoover created a rubric to define a clear set of principles and…
Hamstrung by Hamstrings?
Hamstring strain injuries are one of the most frequent non-contact injuries that occur in all high-speed running-based sports. The NordBord…
Field and Court Sport Training from a Track Coach’s Perspective: The Phosphagen System
While many train the phosphagen system well in the weight room, their training systems fail to include the most effective…
How to Use Weighted Pants to Improve Sprinting
Coach Mike Adams has witnessed huge improvements in his high school sprinters from training with weighted pants. The increased strength…
Too Many Notes
It’s better to do a few things well rather than doing a lot not so well. Focus on the essentials…
A Case for Skipping Rope in Sports Training
Although it’s been around for decades, the jump rope is still an effective training tool. This article presents ways to…
Developing Youth Sport Speed in a Team Setting
Speed training in the team setting is one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences for today’s physical preparation coach.…
How to Fix What Is Wrong with Strength and Conditioning
Coach Bob Alejo presents his solutions to fixing a problem in the strength and conditioning field, and they begin with…