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5 Keys to Go from Writing Programs to Running ‘A Program’
Coach Carmen Pata points out that there is a huge difference between just programming and truly running a program. Here are the five principles he…
How to Develop Athletes with In-Place Running
In-place running isn’t flashy, but it’s a tried-and-true method of training, especially when budgets are tight, equipment is sparse, and weather is iffy. Hunter Charneski…
The Evolution of Flex (or Multisport ≠ Multiple Sports Simultaneously)
LTAD advocates widely promote multisport participation, but is it even possible for competitive youth athletes? Coach Nate Huffstutter tracks the progress of his multisport-based Flex…
7 Ways to Build Optimal Athletic Movement Patterns in the Weight Room
Coach Joel Smith has found that the weight room is a place where athletes can improve not just their strength and power, but more importantly,…
Applying Omegawave in a Holistic Human Performance Model
If our role as practitioners is to optimize the human organism—an athlete—we need to truly understand the relationship among all of their functional systems. Matt…
Caffeine: Effects on Athletic Performance and Metabolism
Given inconclusive evidence surrounding the use of caffeine as a performance-enhancing supplement and the significant metabolic consequences on glucose disposal…
Can We Test for Talent?
The ability to correctly identify talent at a young age is an attractive one, as it would allow for the…
Supercharge Single Leg Strength with This Key Split Squat Variation
Bilateral hand-supported movements allow athletes to express intent and force development not attainable with heavy standard unilateral work. Coach Wayland…
Velocity-Based Training Options for Strength
There are pros and cons for each method of prescribing intensity for strength training, and velocity-based training can be an…
Knowledge Streams: Creating Process-Driven Sports Therapists
ALTIS performance therapy interns learn that the process of becoming a well-rounded therapist begins with the utilization of three knowledge…
How to Land a Strength and Conditioning Job
Applying for a position in strength and conditioning is a competitive undertaking. With more candidates than there are job postings,…
My Personal Experience with the Catapult OptimEye S5 GPS System
The Catapult OptimEye S5 GPS is considered the gold standard in athlete monitoring for good reason. Together with a coach’s…