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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…
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. Through research and personal experience,…
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, effective progressions for squats, hinges,…
The Truth About Athlete Speed in the NFL
In American football, the 40-yard dash has always been the traditional test of speed, but is it the best test…
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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,…
The Fast Lane: To Squat or Not to Squat for Athletic Development
Korfist, Fichter, and Kerr tackle the age-old debate: should athletes squat—or are there better ways to build speed and power?
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…
Getting Back to the Basics of Strength and Conditioning and Performance Training
Success in strength and conditioning starts with mastering the basics. Kyle Southall breaks down core principles, key performance components, recovery…