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Making Small-Sided Games Work in Your Training Calendar
In this last part of his four-part series on using small-sided games in off-season training, Coach Joey Guarascio discusses when best to insert them into…
The Harsh Realities of Being a Trainer: 12 Insights from a Seasoned Professional
A career as a trainer holds many rewards, but it also has its fair share of trials and tribulations. Coach David Akao details some crucial…
Gridiron Warrior: Course Review
Coach Erik Becker reviews Scott Leech’s 12-week Gridiron Warrior program. The course features 100 short videos and is geared specifically toward high school football coaches…
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.
Speed Goals: Decoding the 40-Yard Dash
By analyzing the Scouting Combine 40-yard dash times of the NFL draft picks over the last five years, Coach Joe…
How to Introduce Maces and Clubs into Strength Training
Coach Brandon Holder recommends using maces and clubs in strength training because they offer something a little different and allow…
The CNS, Sprinting, and Golf
Sprinting continues to be the tide that lifts all athletes. Forget about sport specificity: Coach Tony Holler explains how and…
Amplifying Core Strength with Keiser
The conventional applications of independent exercises for core training have very limited redeemable value for athletes. Coach Danny Foley explains…
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…