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So, You Want to Be a Personal Trainer?
There are many different avenues one can take within the realm of sport science, personal trainer being one of the most popular. But just because…
3 Non-Cliche Pieces of Professional Advice for All Young Coaches
Successful coaches need to build relationships that establish their professional authority and expand their networks. Those aren’t easy tasks, but Matt Tometz has some useful…
The Long-Term Dangers of Underfueling for Endurance Cyclists
Learn how to help the future generation of cyclists achieve their best health and performance by prioritizing proper nutrition, adequate rest, and long-term health over…
The Transfer Portal, NIL, and Everything They Bring (Part 1)
How have NIL payments and the transfer portal changed the approach of college football coaches? Joey Guarascio kicks off our new “Changing with the Game”…
Reducing Barriers to Injury Prevention Program Implementation
Even the best program in the world won’t work if it doesn’t get employed. To help injury prevention programs (IPPs) succeed, Dr. Nicole Surdyka presents…
My First Year With OVR Jump
After a full year using OVR Jump with collegiate hockey teams, Coach Chris Kerr saw 10% average drops in ground…
3 Takeaways from “Feed The Cats” SoCal for Coaches in Any Sport
Coach Nate Huffstutter shares three essential takeaways that coaches across any youth or high school sport could apply from the…
The Standing Start and Training for a Fast 40-Yard Dash
Coach John Makell III breaks down the standing start and discusses how it can put an athlete at an advantage…
Skyhook Contact Mat: A Review & Training Guide
Looking for a jump mat that will improve your testing efficiency, enable you to customize your jumping assessments, and last…
Jump Landing Mechanics & Injury Prevention in Athletes (The LESS Test)
With so many athletes performing jump-based exercises in training, the importance of landing safely cannot be overlooked. In this article,…
Thunderbird Is the Word: The Croc Show Episode 2 Featuring Howard Jackson
Coach Howard Jackson joins Coach Croc on Episode 2 of the Croc show, providing a full facility tour of the…
Lining Up the Cue: Expanding Options for Foundational Movements
Since athletes are different and respond to different cues, you (and your athletes) will benefit from having many cueing choices…