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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…
Mi Historia de Amor con la Sentadilla Búlgara
Cuanto más fuertes se vuelven los atletas en la Sentadilla Búlgara, más rápido corren y más alto saltan. He tenido atletas que podían levantar una…
Meine Liebesaffäre mit dem Bulgarischen Split Squat
The stronger athletes get at the Bulgarian Split Squat, the faster they run and the higher they jump. I have had athletes who could squat…
How to Train Intensive Squatting for All Sports
Reconciling the benefits of intensive squatting with athletes who have busy schedules and high training volumes can be tricky for…
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…
Sports Medicine: Requirements for Working in High-Performance Sport
To prepare yourself to work in high-performance sports medicine, develop a philosophy based on genuine knowledge and awareness, choose a…
Acceleration and Power: Breaking Down the Start
Technique is vital to an effective start in sprinting. Coach Korfist reviews multiple videos from multiple views and breaks down…