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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 latest research on how strengthening…
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 insight into these protocols.
Anaerobic Alactic (Phosphocreatine) Conditioning for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Athletes
Although an athlete’s phosphocreatine (anaerobic alactic) system is largely based on genetics, there’s still a small margin for improvement. Coaches Alex Roberts and Steve Haggerty…
An Athlete’s Perspective on Speed Drills: Are They Really a Magic Remedy?
As a young athlete seeking to improve his speed and power, Matt Dinan thinks he’s found the two drills and the right combination to provide…
The Force System in Training
Coach Hunter Eisenhower presents the Force System for training. It emphasizes force over strength and is the result of multiple years’ worth of learning, asking…
3 Plyometric Workouts for Breakthrough Jump Power: Part I
The number one priority of jump training is for the athlete to learn to produce more force in less time,…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
3 Valuable (and Unexpected) VBT Methods That Make a Difference with Basketball Players
Coach Justin Ochoa uses velocity-based training with his basketball players, but not necessarily in the expected way, for the expected…