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4 Simple Ways to Apply Velocity-Based Training with High School Athletes
If you’re using percentages to assign intensity for your workouts, you could be setting your athletes up for failure. This is where velocity-based training comes…
Performing in Sports & Academics: Study of a Speed Skater in Med School
Coach Xavier Roy takes a fascinating look at the programming strategies he used to train and support a young medical school student-athlete reach her goal…
How to Apply Mass Specific Force and Lift for Speed
Even though greater ground forces generate faster top running speeds, most athletes in high school athletics who want to be fast do not lift for…
How to Take Athlete Regeneration to the Next Level
Athletes rely on valid recovery and regeneration practices to balance the stressors of training and competition. This article covers misconceptions about some recovery and regeneration…
Regrets of a Sprint Coach (and 3 Things I’m Doing to Fix Them)
There’s no doubt that other coaches are a valuable resource, and staying informed is important for growth. Coach Graham Eaton admits there was a lot…
An Introduction to Strength and Strength Training
We all know that strength alone does not mean that a player is more competent on the field or court…
Mastering the Basics in Strength and Conditioning
These days, there are many ways to skip the basics when it comes to strength and conditioning: rushing the training…
A Case Study on Readiness, Recovery, and Skill Performance in College Basketball
Starting with the theory that readiness and recovery factors have an impact on sport-specific skill performance, Coach Matt Hauck (along…
How Electrical Muscle Stimulation Improves Athletic Performance and Injury Management
I’ve had exceptional results using EMS not only for improving performance but also managing injury. By keeping the nervous system…
Making Sense of Periodization With Power Meters
Coach Jakalski looks at the use of power meters to help develop a periodization plan. The data from the accelerometers…
A Lack of Coordination: Why Runners Are Falling for the Freeze
It turns out that it is possible to beat the Freeze, and everybody loves a come-from-behind victory.
How to Build the Ultimate American Football Player
The different positions in football require not only different stressors but also varying levels of intensity and volume. Hunter Charneski…