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Relax and Win: Harnessing the Power of Relaxation to Sprint Faster
Muscle tension is seldom good for the body in everyday life, but what about in sport? Coach Kim Goss explores the idea of relaxation to…
High Performance Library: “The Resilience Factor”
Resilience is an essential attribute, especially for athletes and coaches. Coach Craig Pickering looks at the seven key skills that Karen Reivich and Andrew Shatte,…
There Is Only One Unicorn: The Croc Show Episode 4 Featuring Javi Almanza
Coach Javi Almanza joins Coach Croc on Episode 4 of the Croc show, providing a facility tour of the two of the three weight rooms…
Using the Art of Wabi Sabi in Speed Training
Coach Justin Dottavio recommends that coaches embrace the art of Wabi Sabi when training speed: recognize when a team sport athlete’s sprinting form doesn’t need…
Making Small-Sided Games Work in Your Training Calendar
In this last part of his four-part series on using small-sided games in off-season training, Coach Joey Guarascio discusses when best to insert them into…
From the Inside Looking Out: What Force Plate Testing Has Taught Me
Ryan McLaughlin reflects on his experiences working with force plate technology at VALD, emphasizing how real value comes from consistent…
Popular Articles
No Age Limit: Optimizing Performance as a Senior Athlete
Age shouldn’t stop athletes from pursuing their goals and continuing to enjoy healthy, active lives. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) in…
The Case Against the Nordic Curl: Why This Popular Exercise May Do More Harm Than Good
Coach Kim Goss examines the research and reasons to regard the Nordic curl primarily as a bodybuilding exercise, not an…
Leveling Up in Nutrition: Practical Nutrition Coaching in the Group Setting
If you believe nutrition is the X factor for athletic performance, you’ll definitely want to help your athletes improve their…
Profiling and Programming for Resisted Sprints in Rugby Union Using the 1080 Sprint
Coach Jonathan Ward details how he uses the 1080 Sprint to program resisted sprints with his rugby team. This includes…
Building a One Stop Shop for Athlete Performance and Wellbeing
Sports medicine has changed drastically over recent years, and it is important for coaches to embrace that. Through the use…
Anaerobic Lactic (Glycolytic) Conditioning for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Athletes
An athlete’s ability to generate extremely high amounts of power during short, explosive bouts of exercise can be the difference…