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Maximal Sprint Speed: Evaluating 10m Flys Under Different Conditions
Coach Rad Misko ran a pilot experiment with one athlete to measure maximal speed times using the 10m fly. Discover what he found out when…
Shockwave Therapy for Athletes: Mechanisms & Latest Scientific Findings
What is shockwave therapy really, and should your athletes use it? Jim Wittstrom examines the research, explains why advice varies, and looks at which types…
Puro 956: The Croc Show Episode 5 Featuring Carlos Cuellar
Episode 5 of The Croc Show features Coach Carlos Cuellar of San Benito High School in Texas. Coach Cuellar provides a full facility tour of…
Five Programs Every Young Coach Should Try
The options for programs can be overwhelming. In this article, Coach Tate Tobiason summarizes several programs that every coach should be familiar with to build…
Complex Training and the Trajectory of Coaching Creativity
How creative can coaches be when it comes to training? Coach Joel Smith examines the history of complex training and makes the case that it…
Focused Nutrition: How Inflammatory Foods Can Negatively Impact Movement Mechanics
Suboptimal foods can impact overall health, of course, but how do they specifically affect sports performance? Coach Matt Cooper delves…
Incorporating 2D Kinematics into Your Coaching Toolkit
It was only a matter of time before we saw the advent of phone-based 2D kinematics tools powered by AI.…
Speed Training Challenges and Solutions: Large Groups with Limited Space/Equipment
Almost every coach has struggled with not having enough space for everything they want to accomplish. In this article, coach…
Taking a Record-Setting Season and Building for the Next
The time after a record-setting season isn’t one to rest on your laurels. Coach Dillon Martinez talks technique and goals…
Diving into Depth Management for Athletes in the Weight Room
Yes to deep squatting. No to deep squatting. Squat even deeper. Which is it? Coach Drew Hill explains how to…
Unlocking Success: The Benefits of Baseline Athlete Performance Tests
A baseline athlete performance test can be a valuable tool for both athletes and coaches. Co-founder Chris Tanck discusses how…
3 Takeaways from “Feed The Cats” SoCal for Coaches in Any Sport
Coach Nate Huffstutter shares three essential takeaways that coaches across any youth or high school sport could apply from the…