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How the Youth Development Model Can Inform High-Performance Speed Training
When Coach Mike Sullivan began working with younger athletes, he realized that force couldn’t be a differentiating factor in their speed development. Instead, his exploration…
Chase Speed. Gain Endurance.
What is the right balance of speed and endurance training for sprinters to prevent overtraining but get athletes ready for races? Based on his own…
The 90’s Workout That Moved the Fitness Industry in a New Direction
Tracing the history of the slide board, Jimmy Martin points out why coaches and trainers should put this multidirectional and multipurpose training tool in their…
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…
Friction & Elasticity: Rethinking the Force-Velocity Curve for Basketball Players
Most basketball players are elastic, reactive athletes who naturally excel in those areas. Matt Cooper argues that coaches should rethink…
Out of My Lane: Rehab & Reconditioning
S&C coaches are often perceived to be out of their lane when talking about injuries, but they also play an…
Using Bands to Enhance Speed and Power Development
Resistance bands are incredibly useful for working with athletes—and not just in strength development. Coach Jason Feairheller details how to…
Out of My Lane: Upper-Body Training
Training for speed doesn’t mean training for speed only on “leg day.” Coach Chris Korfist talks about the importance of…
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.…