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How to Prepare an Athlete’s Neck for Sport
The importance of building a complete neck is about more than just the possibility of reducing concussions or helping athletes recover from traumatic brain injury—although…
Solving LTAD’s Perception Problem
Coach Howard examines the gaps in knowledge and perception with regards to long-term athletic development, identifying misunderstandings and misconceptions about the concept. To create better…
Cardio-Metabolic Analysis with PNOĒ
Despite its well-established value in performance optimization, very few athletes and coaches are aware of the benefits of cardio-metabolic analysis and even fewer use it…
How to Test Athletic Power Using Medicine Balls
Medicine balls are already a staple in most training programs, so using them to test and assess athletic power seems like a natural progression. Coach…
Microdosing off the Track and the Tools to Make It Work
Coach Chris Korfist tests two new tools—the Exogen suit and B Strong blood flow restriction training bands—to investigate whether we can move the application of…
How 5 Generous Mentors Ignited My Coaching Career
Coaching is a process of learning, distilling, and applying methods from those who came before, and Hunter Charneski examines how…
NFL Combine Prep and the Offseason: Applied Sports Science
Coach Matt Hauck’s third installment in the sports performance series focuses on the integration of applied sports science methods into…
These Three Simple Jumping Drills Are the Only Ones You Need
Three simple drills offer a great deal to horizontal jumpers. Skips for height develop upward force. Skips for distance are…
Electromyography Science for Performance and Rehabilitation
The ability to understand EMG research and apply the science is invaluable when making decisions on exercise selection and other…
Supplements That Combat Exercise-Induced Inflammation and Oxidative Stress
Antioxidants and branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) help maximize training gains and minimize recovery, especially when taken after exercise. In the…
Improving Athletic Recovery and Performance With NormaTec
Many coaches and trainers now realize the importance of rest and recovery for optimal athletic performance. Coach Jim Ferris looks…
Parental Influence on Athlete Success
Spend time on the sidelines of any youth sport these days and you’ll see multiple styles of parenting. There are…