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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 exercise to develop athletic fitness.
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 eating habits. Coach Stephen Georgio…
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 why, when, and how to…
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 of modern data collection and…
Anaerobic Lactic (Glycolytic) Conditioning for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Athletes
An athlete’s ability to generate extremely high amounts of power during short, explosive bouts of exercise can be the difference between winning and losing. To…
The Social Media Dilemma (on Insecurities, Rabbit Holes, and Networking)
How can we pare back our time on Twitter, Instagram, etc. and still use social media effectively? Coach Matt Aldred…
Using Performance Circuits and SHREDmill to Train Large Groups with Limited Space
Looking for a powerful solution to training large groups while limited by space and time? Coach Mark Hoover has one:…
Retreating Speed: The Performance Training You Aren’t Doing Enough
Developing retreating speed is critical, so why don’t coaches put a bigger emphasis on mastering this type of movement? Coach…
Game On: Infinity Tag
Just as you can’t hurricane-proof your house after the rain starts to fall, you can’t train game readiness in your…
Lower Back Training for Athletes: The Evolution of Strengthening These Vital Muscles
The lower back muscles (specifically the erector spinae) play an important role in the extension, flexion, and rotation of the…
From the Power 5 to the Private Sector: 3 Ways Coaches Can Maximize GPS Data
As its lowering price point renders GPS player tracking more affordable for smaller schools and individual end users, Coach Eric…
Knees, Ankles, and Feet: The Triad of Basketball Injuries
Although not generally perceived as a high-risk sport, pro basketball has seen a steady rise in athlete injuries, with nearly…