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Kinvent K-Push Review: An Impressive New Handheld Dynamometer
Vien Vu is no stranger to using Kinvent’s handheld dynamometers, and he recently spent time testing the new K-Push. What does he think? Read the…
Hold on a Minute: 3 Dilemmas in Our Understanding of Core Stability
What does core stability mean to you? What does developing your athletes’ core strength look like? Coach Nick Gies looks at the disparity in our…
Facility Finders: Gainesville High School
In this installment of Facility Finders, Coach John Delf-Montgomery takes us inside Gainesville High School in Gainesville, Georgia, where a new S&C facility features a…
Mistakes Lacrosse Coaches Make During Conditioning
The two most important elements in a lacrosse team are speed and technical skill. In this article, coach and collegiate lacrosse player Brennan Sweeney details…
Strength Velocity Training for Baseball
Coach Drew Hill wanted to quantify pitching speed—perhaps the most valuable KPI for any ball player. So he tested invested in the resources to test…
Interpreting HRV Trends in Athletes: High Isn’t Always Good and Low Isn’t Always Bad
Monitoring heart rate variability (HRV) can provide useful information about training. However, users must avoid using the black-and-white approach that…
Out of My Lane: Lacrosse Training for Speed
While it appeared that Coach Tony Holler drifted out of his lane when he presented to lacrosse coaches two years…
Dos and Don’ts of Data Collection in College Football
The growth of sports technology and resulting data has enabled coaches to make better-informed decisions for their athletes. But it’s…
Speede Resistance Training: A Technology Review
While many products over-promise and under-deliver, the Speede resistance training device is the real deal, according to Coach Matt Cooper.…
Adding GPS Player Load to Your Monitoring Protocols
In part 2 of a series looking at GPS player load, Coach Mark Hoover presents how to use GPS load…
Fueling Speed: Five Nutritional Strategies with an Impact
Registered Dietician Lindsey Salwasser discuss the five nutritional practices she believes have the biggest impact on helping athletes improve their…
Practical Strategies to Gain Buy-In & Community Support for a Strength & Conditioning Program
Oftentimes, the most difficult part about coaching is getting your athletes (and their parents) to trust you. In this article,…