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Solving LTAD’s Perception Problem
Coach Howard examines the gaps in knowledge and perception with regards to long-term athletic development, identifying misunderstandings and misconceptions about the concept. To create better…
Cardio-Metabolic Analysis with PNOĒ
Despite its well-established value in performance optimization, very few athletes and coaches are aware of the benefits of cardio-metabolic analysis and even fewer use it…
How to Test Athletic Power Using Medicine Balls
Medicine balls are already a staple in most training programs, so using them to test and assess athletic power seems like a natural progression. Coach…
Microdosing off the Track and the Tools to Make It Work
Coach Chris Korfist tests two new tools—the Exogen suit and B Strong blood flow restriction training bands—to investigate whether we can move the application of…
A (Kind Of) New Perspective on Coaching and Training
When it comes to performance results, psychologically motivating and managing your athletes will ultimately trump your ability to create the perfect strength program. Getting better…
RoHawk to Red Raider: The Croc Show Episode 7 Featuring Christian Hosley
For Episode 7 of The Croc Show, Elton Crochran sits down to speak with Coach Christian Hosley, Assistant Strength and…
Central Nervous System Fatigue: Effects on Speed, Power Athletes
As coaches, we likely agree that we cannot plan for successive high-intensity sessions without negative consequences. Or can we? Information…
Electrical Muscle Stimulation: Underrated for Strength Gains?
Strength and conditioning coach, Kyle Kennedy, talks about the potential of EMS (electrical muscle stimulation), not just for recovery, but…
1080 Quantum Syncro Review
Ben Prentiss reviews how he uses the 1080 Quantum Syncro to train hockey athletes.
Sunshine, Dopamine, and Sprinting
Sprinters in the north are no match for sprinters in the southern states. However, endurance runners are equal in good…
The Specificity of Squat Depth in Athletic Development
Squat depth has been debated for years, and as the research and practice evolves, so does the strategy to better…
Is It Time for Coaches to Rethink Velocity-Based Training?
Much of the way velocity-based training tech feedback is utilized today is rather stale, uncreative, and possibly not very transferable.…