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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 for aerobic conditioning in beginner,…
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 limited time and space he…
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 buckets. His applications are science-guided,…
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 can incorporate it into your…
Pregame Nutrition: What Should Your Pre-Workout Routine Really Look Like?
To help progress the way we think about pre-workout nutrition, Coach Matt Cooper points out the main ways athletes tend to go wrong when deciding…
Science, Dogma, and Effective Practice in S&C
This article explores the intersection of science, cognitive biases, and practical application in the field of S&C. By drawing on…
Demystifying APIs (to Spend More Time Coaching and Less Time Managing Data)
Sure data is king, but coaching is what you do best. If you’re spending too much of your time managing…
Adaptations: How to Elicit Strength in Three Different Levels of Athletes
S&C coaches often work with athletes of different skill levels and training ages, which means they need to know the…
Sleep and the Elite Athlete—Where Are We Now?
Missing out on even a small amount of sleep can be detrimental to an athlete’s performance. In this article, coach…
Optimizing Performance by Managing Muscle Stimulation and Calcium Ion-Related Fatigue
To craft an effective S&C program, you must balance stimulating repetitions and managing muscle fatigue and damage. In this first…
How to Wear Your “Nutritionist Hat” as an S&C Coach
If you’re going to put on the “nutritionist” hat for your team, Coach Cole Hergott wants to ensure you’re prepared.…
HardCORE Training: Progressive Methods to Strengthen the Lower and Upper Abdominals
Core training is hard, but it doesn’t have to be painful and it definitely shouldn’t lead to injury. In this…