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Three Methods for Training Year-Round Volleyball Players
With various sports finding ways to play and practice year-round, volleyball continues to drive up practice and tournament demands every year. For a high school…
Maximal Sprint Speed: Evaluating 10m Flys Under Different Conditions
Coach Rad Misko ran a pilot experiment with one athlete to measure maximal speed times using the 10m fly. Discover what he found out when…
Shockwave Therapy for Athletes: Mechanisms & Latest Scientific Findings
What is shockwave therapy really, and should your athletes use it? Jim Wittstrom examines the research, explains why advice varies, and looks at which types…
Puro 956: The Croc Show Episode 5 Featuring Carlos Cuellar
Episode 5 of The Croc Show features Coach Carlos Cuellar of San Benito High School in Texas. Coach Cuellar provides a full facility tour of…
Five Programs Every Young Coach Should Try
The options for programs can be overwhelming. In this article, Coach Tate Tobiason summarizes several programs that every coach should be familiar with to build…
Four Low-Cost Athlete Readiness Tools to Enhance Your Program
No matter your budget, monitoring athlete readiness is essential to developing the right training program. Coach Brandon Holder presents four…
Choosing the Right Board for Triple Jump
Is your triple jump athlete ready to take off from a longer board? Coach Rob Assise helps you determine when…
No Age Limit: Optimizing Performance as a Senior Athlete
Age shouldn’t stop athletes from pursuing their goals and continuing to enjoy healthy, active lives. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) in…
The Case Against the Nordic Curl: Why This Popular Exercise May Do More Harm Than Good
Coach Kim Goss examines the research and reasons to regard the Nordic curl primarily as a bodybuilding exercise, not an…
Leveling Up in Nutrition: Practical Nutrition Coaching in the Group Setting
If you believe nutrition is the X factor for athletic performance, you’ll definitely want to help your athletes improve their…
Profiling and Programming for Resisted Sprints in Rugby Union Using the 1080 Sprint
Coach Jonathan Ward details how he uses the 1080 Sprint to program resisted sprints with his rugby team. This includes…
Building a One Stop Shop for Athlete Performance and Wellbeing
Sports medicine has changed drastically over recent years, and it is important for coaches to embrace that. Through the use…