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Principles for the Periodization of Volume and Intensity with Autoregulation
Taking inspiration from the late Charles Poliquin, Coach Cody Roberts shares his methods for applying a block periodization model with undulating phases of higher volumes…
What Sprinters Must Know About Elastic Strength
Mindful that no strength coach wants to turn their sprinters into bodybuilders, Coach Kim Goss uses research and observation to show how strength training programs,…
Instilling Practical Sport Science in a Team Setting
Sports science isn’t some secretive, proprietary practice. Rather, Coach Devan McConnell believe it’s a combination of tools, technologies, and expertise that helps coaches better understand…
The Future of Fast Is Light: Wearable Resistance Load and Placement
While the concept of wearable resistance isn’t new, some WR tools are, such as the Exogen suit with fusiform weights. This article presents light variable…
3 Sports Science Tests Any Coach Can Use (and Stay on Budget)
Coach Carmen Pata presents three sports science tests that all coaches, no matter how extensive their toolkit or their budget, can have their athletes perform.
Debating Speed: Is Acceleration, Max Velocity, or Speed Endurance Most Important?
A sprinter relies on acceleration, max velocity, and speed endurance to get to the finish line fast. But which of…
Is It Time to Dump the Catch with the Power Clean?
While Coach Bob Alejo has been a fan of the power clean for years, he discusses the reasons why he…
Creating Your Own Training Process
Your starting point should be outcomes—how can you even begin to define a process without knowledge of what that process…
How to Prevent Overtraining or Poor Recovery in Athletes
All athletes, from professionals to weekend warriors, undertake training loads to improve their body’s ability to achieve a personal goal.…
7 Things You Might Not Know About the World’s Most Popular Performance-Enhancing Drug
Caffeine remains one of the most widely used performance-enhancing drugs in the world. Although its ability to improve some human…
7 Philosophies on Increasing Vertical Jump Skill and Power
The goal of this article is to provide some philosophies and guidelines for those who are interested in the long-term…
What Are the Real Elements of “High Performance?”
“High-performance” is more than just a name, tons of exotic gizmos, and reams of collected data. Its three defining elements…