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How to Simultaneously Train Speed and Strength for High Performance
Optimal performance relies on the ability to simultaneously mix all the elements of performance training, including strength, speed, and efficient movement patterns. Former NFL linebacker…
Applying the Compressed Triphasic Model with MMA Fighters
Keep MMA athletes primed between fights without wearing them down by cycling between intensive and non-intensive, sport-focused cycles. A compressed supramaximal sequence sustains an athlete’s…
The Best Conditioning Test You’ve Never Heard Of
What if there were a conditioning test for athletes in stop and go sports, which stress the glycolytic energy system, that easily shows coaches the…
A Collaborative Model for Managing Adaptations in Recovery
Most important to the process of adaptation are the shared principles and collaborative approach of guiding and managing an athlete through the process of dose…
Critical Indicators for Pole Vault II: Cueing Hip Movement by Model
If you want to compare pole vault technical models, the best place to observe a difference is in the movement of the athlete’s hips because…
Kickin’ it with Noonan: The Croc Show Episode 6 Featuring Peter Noonan
Episode 6 of The Croc Show features Coach Peter Noonan of Hendrickson High School in Pflugerville, Texas. Coach Noonan discusses…
Placebo & Sport: A Complex Relationship
Several studies have shown the positive effects that placebos can have on an athlete’s performance. However, as Coach Craig Pickering…
The Fibonacci Sequence and Athlete Development
Coach Daniel Martinez uses the Fibonacci sequence in mathematics as a comparison to athlete development. He dissects the training process…
Biomechanics Software: Hi-Tech Meets High Speed
The sophisticated features of many current software programs allow coaches and athletes to see that runners’ attempts to lengthen stride…
Nature vs. Nurture: Determinants of Athletic Potential
The topic of nature versus nurture is a sustained debate in the world of elite sports. Coach Dominique Stasulli takes…
The Development of Rugby Players From Amateur to High Performance
Rugby is a highly physical sport, and the ability of players to tolerate repetitive forces is essential. This article examines…
Plyometrics, Performance, and Bone Health
Coach Stasulli examines recent research studies to determine how plyometric training affects the performance and bone health of cross-country runners.…