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The Physiological Responses to Spring Football in College Players

A look at a recent research study conducted on American collegiate football players during spring camp. The study shows that a working strategy for the…

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Complete Autonomic Nervous System Management for Any Coach

On top of general health, the autonomic nervous system is linked closely with performance, signaling athletes’ stress and relaxation responses. As athletes, we constantly put…

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Field and Court Sport Training from a Track Coach’s Perspective: The Phosphagen System

While many train the phosphagen system well in the weight room, their training systems fail to include the most effective training method–sprinting.  Training to enhance…

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How to Use Weighted Pants to Improve Sprinting

Coach Mike Adams has witnessed huge improvements in his high school sprinters from training with weighted pants. The increased strength and power from the training…

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Too Many Notes

It’s better to do a few things well rather than doing a lot not so well. Focus on the essentials for your sport. And make…

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Can Citrulline Really Enhance Athletic Performance?

Sports nutritionist Katie Mark explores the research and science on citrulline’s effects on exercise and athletic performance. This includes looking…

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3 Simple Ways to Transform Slow to Fast

I’m addicted to speed.  I love the transmutation of slow to fast.  This is why I am a track coach…

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