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My Love Affair with the Bulgarian 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…
To Drill or Not to Drill
Coaches often take sides in the polarized debate over isolating specific skills in drill-based training sessions or relying exclusively on game-based training. The military is…
Breathe New Life into Your Performance!
Adding proper breathing drills can be a tough sell to athletes who already have many demands on their training time. But even a few minutes…
How Coaches Can Debate and Win on Social Media
All too often, debates on social media get heated and personal. Coaches can have educational and enlightening conversations on Twitter and other platforms by highlighting…
Long-Term Athlete Development and Team Sports
Traditional periodization training plans have many shortfalls when used for long-term athlete development in team sports. This article explains why the ideal model of periodization…
Why Are Improvements from Training Different Among Athletes?
Why does such a large variation in adaptation exist among athletes that undergo the exact same training program? Why do…
How to Set Up and Implement the Maintenance Cycle in Dr. Bondarchuk’s System
Dr. Bondarchuk’s System relies on three training cycles for athletes: The Developmental, Cleanse/Rest, and Maintenance cycles. This article focuses on…
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
Every coach looks for the panacea of workouts to make athletes faster. The Holy Grail of workouts. I…
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…