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Reflections on Rivalries (and 5 Lessons Learned from a Change in Perspective)
Rivalries in sport can be a good thing, with athletes striving even harder to beat the competition. And, as Coach Ryan Banta explains, rivalries can…
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. Kevin Hisey discusses the benefits—and…
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 Matt Tometz describes the different…
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 as he builds upon his…
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 train the double knee bend…
Facility Finders: Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning (MA)
How necessary is specialty equipment for your S&C program? This month’s Facility Finders visits Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning in…
The CNS, Sprinting, and Golf
Sprinting continues to be the tide that lifts all athletes. Forget about sport specificity: Coach Tony Holler explains how and…
Amplifying Core Strength with Keiser
The conventional applications of independent exercises for core training have very limited redeemable value for athletes. Coach Danny Foley explains…
Aerobic Conditioning for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Athletes
Every athlete needs conditioning, no matter what sport they play. Coaches Steve Haggerty and Alex Roberts present a straightforward primer…
Making Elite Tech Accessible: How to Use Force Plates at the High School Level
At first, Coach Mark Hoover wasn’t sure how easy or beneficial force plates would be to use, especially with the…
The Versatility of 5-3-1: Applying the “First Set Last” Concept
Coach Pete Arroyo demonstrates several ways to use the 5-3-1 program’s “First Set Last” concept to fill the necessary training…
The Use (and Abuse) of the Hex Bar: The Pros and Cons of This Versatile Training Tool
The hex bar is in weight rooms across the country. Its popularity has exploded and there are many ways you…