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Horizontal Jumps: The Technical Model
In this excerpt from an online ALTIS educational program, Coach “Boo” Schexnayder explores 11 key principles that should guide every coach’s thought processes before determining…
The Paradox of a Hammer—Cracking Motor Pathways to Hard & Soft Skills
The well-known picture of a blacksmith swinging his hammer focuses on the variations of the paths the hammer takes, but I haven’t heard anyone talk…
10 Reasons Your Gym Should Buy a kBox
If you are a coach dedicated to making your athletes better, you should know there is strong evidence that flywheel training works for athletes at…
Can Nutrigenomics Help Athletes Reach Their Full Potential?
Nutrigenomics in sport is the foundational building block by which we can help athletes reach their genetic potential through implementation of dietary and supplement strategies,…
How to Simultaneously Train Speed and Strength for High Performance
Optimal performance relies on the ability to simultaneously mix all the elements of performance training, including strength, speed, and efficient movement patterns. Former NFL linebacker…
7 Steps to Land a College Roster Spot
A coach’s job doesn’t stop at the finish line; you should also help your athletes transition their hard work and…
The Challenges of the Work Environment for Coaches and Trainers
Not all workplace challenges are the same, even for coaches and trainers. In this second in a series of Sports…
How Coaches and Trainers Define Success
It can be difficult to define the success of a coach or trainer beyond the obvious measure of athlete performance.…
Voice from the Void: The Disappearing Middle Ground of Coaching
Rather than just accept the growing polarization in society today, Coach Kyle Hierholzer advocates for the value of the middle…
Coaching Hurdle Technique
Coach Dominique Stasulli provides a short guide for coaching hurdle technique. Instruction of this complex motor skill must be done…
Three Drill Series to Improve Form Year-Round for Speed
As we get better at specific movements, we need to challenge the body to find the point where the body…
Data in Sports Performance: Why Your Measurements Matter
Our ability as coaches to make truly informed decisions is limited by the quality of information we have available. Many…