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Training, Evaluation, and Scouting Considerations in the Portal Era (Part 2)
When the NCAA changed its transfer portal and NIL rules, it made college athletics look more like the NFL. While top athletes now benefit financially…
What Is Velocity-Based Training?
Velocity-based training (VBT) uses the speed of movement to determine optimal training load. This allows athletes to train at their most effective intensity levels, adjusting…
Changing with the Game: Sprint-Based Football
What exactly is sprint-based football? Tony Holler explains how his Feed the Cats mindset applies to training faster, fresher players who are able to win…
5 Years, 5 Lessons for Coaches Getting Started
Inspired by retrospective articles from Michael Boyle and other established coaches, Cole Hergott passes along five important lessons from his first five years in the…
Kickin’ it with Noonan: The Croc Show Episode 6 Featuring Peter Noonan
Episode 6 of The Croc Show features Coach Peter Noonan of Hendrickson High School in Pflugerville, Texas. Coach Noonan discusses key distinctions he makes between…
Three Ways to Capitalize on the Hidden Value of Timing Lasers
Timing lasers may seem to have a straightforward use to time max speed sprints, but there are additional ways they…
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…
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…