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Is Grip Strength as Important as We Think It Is?
Many programs dedicate time to specifically train grip. But just how important is grip strength to athletic performance, and would an athlete have a glaring…
How to Enhance Performance on Competition Day
The goal of the warm-up is to enhance subsequent performance. Yet after completing the warm-up at many high-level competitions, the athlete undergoes a long period…
High Jumping the JAC Way
What does it take to train for the high jump? Coach Eli Sunquist breaks down the basics of the sport and present athlete training activities…
Teaching the Glide Shot Put Drill Sequence
While the rotational technique is an outstanding way to propel a shot put a great distance, it’s not for everyone. Coach Jim Aikens also teaches…
7 Upper Back Pulling Exercises for Athletes
A strong upper back isn’t just protection for athletes, it can also be a performance driver. Getting beyond the upper back work that is, by…
The Stress Scale for Athletes: A New Method to Monitor Athlete Performance
With the Stress Scale for Athletes, I can apply the appropriate training load for an athlete’s session based on their…
A Few Coaching Necessities: Continuing Education and Training Aids
A coach shouldn’t need to rely on talented athletes in order to be successful; instead, they should be the one…
The Risks and Rewards of Wearable Sports Tech for Running
Scribe Labs has gathered quite a lot of real-world running data from the use of its wearable running sensor, RunScribe.…
Electrical Muscle Stimulation: Five Reasons Why You Need to Adopt This Technology for Your Athletes Now
EMS works best when integrated with a conventional training program that requires a coordination component for more efficient transfer of…
From High School to High Performance: Sprinting Tips for the Development Coach
High school athletes may not become physical specimens overnight, but they can start to build a technical model for the…
Brain Health and Performance: Why the Brain Matters Beyond What We Consider
While brain health has a huge impact on our quality of life, not enough coaches and trainers understand the brain’s…
How to Improve Team Culture, Recruit, and Promote Your Track Program
Big sister little sister, team theme days, secret track buddy, team breakfasts, and social media are among the creative ideas…