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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 the three is most important?…
The Posterior Chain: A Modern Approach and Perspective
While training trends come and go, it’s important to include the development of the posterior chain as part of any complete strength and conditioning program.…
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 or track, or in the…
Finding the Measures That Matter with Sport Tech
Last year, we may have seen a critical mass of various levels of team sport making purchases. However, many of those buyers, as well as…
How to Master Horizontal Pressing Exercises for Sport
The bench press isn’t going anywhere, and you should still include it as part of a well-balanced and nuanced training program. Coach William Wayland outlines…
Gridiron Warrior: Course Review
Coach Erik Becker reviews Scott Leech’s 12-week Gridiron Warrior program. The course features 100 short videos and is geared specifically…
The Power of Apparel in Sport
While much thought is given to the function of sports apparel, more attention should be paid to its form, and…
Rugby: A Guide to Developing a High-Performance System
In rugby, set plays happen at high speed, and defensive players must decide how to best tackle the oncoming attackers.…
How to Set Hurdle Spacing and Height for Progression to 3-Step
While speed in sprint hurdles is essential, hurdlers first need to learn the proper techniques for moving over the hurdles,…
The Art of the Mini Hurdle: Building a Program for the Best Training Summer Ever
[mashshare] Every coach looks for the panacea of workouts to make athletes faster. The Holy Grail of workouts.…
Full-Body EMS Training and the Benefits of E-Fit
The benefits of electrical muscle stimulation on the human body have been known for centuries, but EMS devices have only…
How to Program for Multiple Events
There are many options for programming and sequencing event work for track and field athletes who compete in more than…