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Return to Play Case Study Module #2: Achilles Rupture
Coach Danny Foley presents a case study on the return to play process for Olympic discus thrower Rachel Dincoff, explaining the assessments, exercises, and technologies…
Tips for Introverted Trainers: Building Success Authentically
Introverted trainers have unique skill sets that don’t always fit industry stereotypes. However, the right approach can turn perceived deficits into advantages. For example, introvert…
How SHREDmill Transformed Our Training
Introducing SHREDmill to his high school athletic program has helped David Neill improve the speed of nearly every student. He attributes improvements to SHREDmill’s multiple…
Throwing More than Tantrums: Coaching Throwing Fundamentals to the Youth Athlete
Introducing children to Track and Field, especially throwing events, early in life could encourage more athletes to take an interest in the sport. In this…
How Excess Oxidative Stress Affects Long Sprint Performance
Athletes need oxidative stress that pushes their bodies to adapt. At the same time, oxidative stress can cause a lot of problems, including soreness, depleted…
What Is Velocity-Based Training?
Velocity-based training (VBT) uses the speed of movement to determine optimal training load. This allows athletes to train at their…
How to Jump Higher in Volleyball
Jumping higher is super important in volleyball because it helps with spiking, blocking, and serving. By mixing plyometric exercises to…
Creating and Closing Space: Training Deceleration in 2024
Speed matters in many sports, but the ability to decelerate quickly can make the difference between a win and a…
Different Ways of Measuring Barbell Velocity and Why It Matters
Technology plays an increasingly important role in training athletes at all levels. However, the most effective approaches must capture data…
From the NBA to Power 5 College Basketball: Insights from a Strength and Conditioning Professional
When Cliff Spiller transitioned from the NBA to Power 5 college basketball, he encountered several challenges and opportunities. Importantly, student-athletes…
Technology Roundtable: Introducing the OHM Run
Mark Hoover, Mike Wright, and Vien Vu discuss their experiences using the OHM Run to train student-athletes. They find that…
Playing With Pace and Precision Using Lazser Down
Measuring down and distance often interrupts football games, interfering with coaches trying to make informed decisions and degrading the experience…