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Velocity-Based Training: From Theory to Application
Moving velocity-based training from theory to application can be confusing with its many training strategies and the amount of data it offers. That said, it’s…
Beyond Power Training Technology Review
The VOLTRA from Beyond Power could redefine expectations in and outside of the gym. LA-based health and performance coach Matt Cooper added one to his…
High Performance Library: “Second Set of Eyes”
Coaches, especially head coaches, are experts in helping athletes meet high performance goals. Too often, this means coaches neglect critical aspects of their own lives,…
Why Did the NBA Combine Switch Vertical Jump Measuring Equipment?
The NBA Combine and CFL Combine recently switched from the Vertec to The Top Hopper Vertical Jump System. For years, the Vertec was the go-to…
A Question of Balance: What Elite Throwers Know About Developing Rotational Power
Kim Goss’s role as a weightlifting coach has brought him into contact with several elite throwers. In this article, he shares some insights into what…
Romanian Deadlifts – Fixing Technique and Programming Smarter
At its heart, the Romanian deadlift may be a simple hip hinge movement, but it can also be an enduring…
Popular Articles
Takeaways From NFL Combine Training and Force Plate Testing: What Has the Highest Correlation to Sprinting and Jumping
Force plate testing provides abundant data that should help trainers determine how well football players will perform on the field.…
What Is Power In Sport?
In sports, power is a key factor for explosive movements like sprinting, jumping, and throwing. It combines strength and speed,…
Changing with the Game: Lessons in Opportunity Cost for Multisport Athletes
Coach Nate Huffstutter emphasizes the physical, mental, and developmental benefits for athletes who play multiple sports at the youth levels.…
Tsunami Bar Training Technology Review
Adding novel technologies to training can make it easier to keep athletes engaged and intentional. Many new devices, however, don’t…
Impacting Game Day in Collegiate Softball
Softball players have lengthy pre-game warm-ups, but the processes rarely prepare athletes to start games optimally. Coach Timothy Rattan introduces…
Strength vs. Speed: What’s the Difference?
Strength and speed compliment each other while serving different purposes, with each also requiring different training methods. Strength is about…