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RoHawk to Red Raider: The Croc Show Episode 7 Featuring Christian Hosley
For Episode 7 of The Croc Show, Elton Crochran sits down to speak with Coach Christian Hosley, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for Men’s Basketball…
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 important for athletes, coaches, and…
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 their players’ perceptual-cognitive abilities in…
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 these exercises might seem new…
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 are challenges to introducing digitalization…
Building a Remote Training Platform for a Sustainable Future
The pandemic led to the shutdown of gyms and fitness facilities around the world. But Austin Wasserman, owner of High…
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…
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…
The Harsh Realities of Being a Trainer: 12 Insights from a Seasoned Professional
A career as a trainer holds many rewards, but it also has its fair share of trials and tribulations. Coach…
Gridiron Warrior: Course Review
Coach Erik Becker reviews Scott Leech’s 12-week Gridiron Warrior program. The course features 100 short videos and is geared specifically…
Neck Training: Bridging Body and Brain to Reduce Injury Risks
Injury prevention is very high on a coach’s list of concerns. In this article, personal trainer Kyle Davey dissects the…
Cold-Water Immersion Protocols for Modulating Immune Response and Inflammation
Knowing when and how to use cold-water immersion protocols helps coaches improve their athletes’ on-field performance. Jack Shaw provides some…