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How to Develop a Successful 4x200m Relay Team
While the 4x200m relay may not get the respect of other relays, Coach John Brumund-Smith believes all track coaches should emphasize and prioritize it. Read…
Creating a Plan for In-Season Softball Training
Coaches need to keep the differences between pitchers and fielders in mind when developing a training program for softball players. Strength and conditioning coach Timothy…
Helping High School Athletes Recover Faster with Firefly Recovery
In light of the unique challenges young athletes face, Lauren Campbell and Conlan Sodrosky present the Firefly Recovery device as a game-changer, granting the next…
Game over Too Soon: The Consequences of Rushed ACL Rehab
ACL rehabilitation is a tough battle that can be overwhelming. Kelsey Kryger explains why you should take your ACL rehab process one step at a…
The Impact of Qualified S&C Professionals on High School Sports
Athletes can work as hard as they can, but if they’re not doing it the right way, they may never see success and growth. Coach…
A New Way to Measure Change of Direction?
While there are ways to test change of direction, Coach Kyle Davey believes they miss a key component—speed. Here, he…
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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…
The 3 Biggest Mistakes I Made During My First 3 Years of Coaching
Being a new coach isn’t easy, and you often don’t know what you don’t know. Coach Matt Tometz hopes to…