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The Scapula: The Hidden Key to Better Throwing Power
Most quarterbacks fixate on hip rotation or arm slot for throwing power, but the scapula is the often-overlooked key to efficient, powerful, and safe throwing…
The Role of Cluster Sets in Strength Training
Cluster sets have started to regain popularity, and for good reason. Kyle Southall breaks down how to use cluster sets to accumulate volume while still…
Making Cues Memorable
Memorable coaching cues are more than words — they’re stories that create a feeling and paint vivid images. Cole Hargott takes us on a coaching…
8 Essential Tips for Training Youth Athletes
Young athletes flourish under guided training and positive reinforcement. David Akao outlines how to teach fundamentals early — from body-control exercises and structured strength training…
Patellar Tendonitis Exercises: Best Jumper’s Knee Exercises & How To Do Them
Patellar tendonitis, often called jumper’s knee, is when the tendon connecting your kneecap to your shinbone becomes inflamed, causing pain around your knee. To help…
From Grom to Tour Champ: 6 Movements to Get Stronger for Surfing
The surfing community’s resistance to effective preparation lingers at all levels of the sport. Michael Ferguson—a surfer and S&C coach—counters…
Popular Articles
Why Proper Sprinting Technique Matters: A Foundation for Safer, Faster, and More Confident Athletes
In part one, Dillon Martinez covers how proper sprinting mechanics reduce injury risk, unlock true speed, and build athlete confidence.…
Teaching, Not Just Training: Coaching the Hardest Movements for Middle School Athletes
Middle school is the ideal stage to build movement quality, confidence, and safe lifting habits. Jonathan Blakely breaks down simple,…
The Coach’s Guide to Variable Friction Resistance: Maximizing the Exer-Genie
Resisted sprinting without the bulk. Watson Berreman explores how the Exer-Genie’s compact rope-and-pulley system allows coaches to train constant resistance,…
Vibration Plates & Whole-Body Vibration: Why the Buzz Is Real
Vibration plates are more than gym gimmicks—they trigger reflex muscle contractions, boost circulation, calm over-active tissue, and enhance proprioception. Matt…
New Angles on Speed and Agility Training
Lower-extremity injuries plague athletes—but smart design and plyometric strategy can make the difference. Kim Goss introduces the Skyhook Modular Plyo…
The Doctorate Playbook Pt. 1
When Dr. Dan Mullins began his doctoral journey, he didn’t imagine it would become a story of legacy, grit, and…