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How High School Coaches Can Organize and Execute Combine Testing
Combine days are a great way to measure the progress of high school athletes. Coach Greg Cox explains why he likes combines for testing, how…
Off-Season Sprint Training for Young S&C Coaches
After crafting off-season sprint programs that athletes often didn’t do, Coach Cole Hergott developed this simpler strength & conditioning plan. Its relative simplicity means it…
Next-Level Vertical Jump Testing: Fine-Tuning to Develop Better Workouts
Coach Kim Goss explains how coaches can better assess the physical preparedness of their athletes by fine-tuning their vertical jump testing program to make it…
Facility Finders: Saraland High School (Saraland, AL)
John Delf-Montgomery walks us through the new 10,000-square-foot performance facility at Saraland High School in Alabama, where Coach Hersel oversees the training of athletes in…
CVASPS Seminar Q&A Series: Bryan Mann
Dr. Bryan Mann will be presenting on force-velocity profiling and how to do it in a meaningful way at CVASPS’ The Seminar in July. Here,…
From the Inside Looking Out: What Force Plate Testing Has Taught Me
Ryan McLaughlin reflects on his experiences working with force plate technology at VALD, emphasizing how real value comes from consistent…
Out of My Lane: Youth Performance Training
Youth training done right is crucial for athletes—and their coaches—up and down the sport continuum. To that end, Coach Joey…
Taper Problems, Prime Solutions: How to Not Screw Up the Taper in the Weight Room
When Coach Pete Arroyo was searching for a weight room approach that replicated the tapering effect of in-season training for…
Daily Vertical Jumps: What Percentage of an Athlete’s Best?
The vertical jump is simple to test and track consistently. But can it help us determine athlete readiness? Using the…
Implementing Carries with Tactical Athletes
Loaded carries are useful and straightforward exercises that can have a huge impact on strength in the long run. Brandon…
Positions, Progressions & Patience: A Better Approach to Push-Ups for Female Athletes
Coach Rachel Hayes discusses why for females, push-ups are more of a reflection of strength than a foundational strength builder.…
Blood Flow Restriction Training in the Lower Extremity Rehab of Athletes
Backed up by extensive research, Jim Wittstrom explores the use of blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy to rehab lower-extremity injuries…