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The Life and Legacy of Dr. Guy Voyer: A Tribute to a Sports Medicine Pioneer
Not many people deserve to be called pioneers, even though internet influencers throw the term around a lot. Dr. Guy Voyer stands out as a…
Five Considerations for Implementing Load Monitoring Systems
The technology needed for effective load monitoring systems can put a lot of pressure on strength and conditioning coaches. Everything from choosing devices to deciding…
The Problem with “Instagram Coaches”: The Croc Show Featuring Scott Salwasser (Part 2)
Continuing his conversation with Coach Scott Salwasser, Coach Croc poses questions about the phenomena of coaches setting up a training session that is specifically meant…
The Underappreciated Threads Connecting Team Sport Speed
Coaches have obvious reasons to focus on speed training when working with track-and-field athletes. The reasons are less obvious, though, when training for team sports.…
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. Strangely, Steve Haggerty’s data doesn’t…
The Myth of Speed Training and the Young Athlete
While kids under the age of 12 should sprint, Coach Jeremy Frisch explains why they don’t need a speed training…
Strength vs. Power: What’s The Difference?
“Strength” and “power” are terms often used interchangeably, but they play distinct roles in athletic performance. Understanding the difference is…
The Need for “Why” in Coaching
For coaches, being able to communicate the why behind concepts and methods can create better buy-in from athletes and improve…
Four Landmine Exercises to Improve Stability for All Athletes
Coach Mike Over describes four of his favorite landmine exercises that can help every athlete improve stability. While some of…
The Digitalization of Resistance Training
Athletic training programs have embraced the benefits of digitalization. Resistance training, however, lags behind other types of training. While there…
Velocity-Based Training Pros & Cons
Velocity-based training offers some great benefits like individualized training, improved performance, better recovery, and increased motivation. It also comes with…
In Defense of Strength Training for Speed: Lifting Heavy Doesn’t Have to Make You Slower
Does lifting heavy weights make athletes slower on the track and on the field? Coach Mat Clark examines four misconceptions…