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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…
Exercise Progression: How Much, How Fast, and Why It’s Important
Exercise progressions may be the most important contribution a coach can make to their athlete’s training and performance. This article talks about overload and progression—specifically…
Flywheel Training vs. Weights: What Does Science Say?
Current research seems to be conclusive in showing that flywheel training is superior to traditional weights for increasing muscle power, strength, hypertrophy, and athletic performance.…
Monitoring the Training Process
The monitoring of athlete wellness, load, and performance is a worthwhile addition to the training process, potentially protecting against overtraining syndrome, illness, and injury, and…
Mastering Acceleration Principles for Team Sport Athletes
Team sport athletes looking to gain an edge over their opponents should focus on improving their sprinting abilities. This article…
Analysis of Keni Harrison’s World Record 100m Hurdles Race
Keni Harrison set the new World Record for 100m hurdles by executing the best combination of flight times and run…
Skin Tech: Limiting Collateral Damage in the Weight Room
Toughness is challenging the willpower to push harder. Toughness is not dealing with discomfort or pain; these don’t contribute to…
18 Survival Tips for Coaches
Tony Holler has been teaching and coaching for 36 years. He’s learned some things along the way that have helped…
Age-Predicted Heart Rate Calculators for HR Training: Valid or Invalid?
There are numerous discrepancies surrounding the age-predicted heart rate formulas which are considered commonplace in the fitness and athletic communities.…
How Coaches Contribute to Athletes’ Motivation
One of the best coaching skills is the ability to bring positive enthusiasm to athletes. Without guidance, encouragement, and positive…
Want to Win Meets? Avoid These Three Coaching Mistakes
Coaches who want to build a winning culture for their programs need to show up, build mental toughness with their…