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Adaptation: The Correct Level of Analysis for S&C Programming
When we analyze our training programs, we should focus on the individual athletes and the specific adaptations we wish to induce rather than the arbitrary…
Top Six ‘Drills’ with a Purpose
Coach Graham Eaton believes that drills at the high school level should be as specific and basic as possible. Here are six drills he uses…
Future of Fast: Wearable Resistance Orientation and Velocity of Movement
In this second article on wearable resistance, John Cronin presents the third guiding principle of overloading with WR: orientation. There are many options for arranging…
How Better Goals Lead to Better Athlete Motivation
Athletes are not solely motivated by the goals their coaches create for them. They need to own what they believe they can accomplish. As coaches,…
The Case Against the Hang Power Clean
Are partial Olympic lifting exercises really as good, or better, than the full movements? Coach Kim Goss says absolutely not—and explains why.
Dan Baker Responds to Velocity Based Training Round Table
Determining optimal power points for both strength-oriented and power-oriented exercises is a key metric. Measuring velocity is a vital part…
Fast off the Ball: Revisiting Heavy Resisted Sprinting for American Football
As it relates to training American football players, sprinting distances are significantly shorter than those found in track and field,…
Why In-Season High-Intensity Strength Work Is Better Than Maintenance Programs
Low repetition ranges and heavier weights in-season works for every sport. Coach Bob Alejo finds that high-intensity work emphasizes strength,…
Athlete-Friendly Drills That Fix the Power Clean
Performance coaches determine whether to implement the power clean as seen in competition or to implement different variations of the…
3 Ways to Avoid Muscle Cramps
Do dehydration and a lack of electrolytes cause cramps? Probably not. Muscle cramps are more likely caused by neuromuscular fatigue.…
How to Fix the 7 Most Common Load Management Mistakes in Sport
To optimize performance, we must design programs that not only allow athletes to train at high training loads but also…
Developing the Multi-Event Athlete
Multi event training requires longer and more frequent training sessions across a broad range of physical and technical skill sets.…