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The Science Behind Building Muscle with All Levels of Athletes
Coaches Steve Haggerty and Alex Roberts walk us through the methods they’ve used with athletes of all age ranges and experience levels to help them…
Summer School Session 6 with Coach Jessica Gust
Designing an open, well-lit space and incorporating principles of environmental psychology are key focuses for Coach Jessica Gust. In episode six, concluding Dan Mullins’ Summer…
AI & Elite Sport – What Does the Future Hold?
AI is seemingly everywhere these days, but does it have possible uses in elite sport? Coach Craig Pickering looks at the current state of artificial…
Deconstructing 3 Common Basketball Moves (to Train the Underlying Qualities)
Coach Justin Ochoa breaks down three of the most basic basketball moves—the jab step, side step/step back, and hesi—analyzing the goal of the move, how…
Summer School Session 5 with Coach Muhammad Abdellatif
Relationships dictate everything for performance coaches. In the fifth episode of Dan Mullins’ Summer School series, Coach Muhammad Abdellatif discusses ways that he builds trust…
Sleep and the Athlete: Time to Wake Up to the Need for Sleep
Sleep is important for human health and optimal function. In this article, Craig Pickering looks at what sleep is, whether…
5 Takeaways from Combine Training at XPE to Use at All Sport Levels
There’s nothing quite like the NFL Draft, nor the Combine leading up to it. After attending two days of NFL…
Keep Your Cardio Simple with Minute Intervals
As a university S&C coach, Cole Hergott must write conditioning programs for 12 teams in six different sports. After trying…
CVASPS Seminar Q&A Series: Boo Schexnayder
In this second of a six-part series interviewing the sport practitioners set to speak at CVASPS’ “The 2023 Seminar” in…
Kinvent KForce Review: What’s Changed
What’s new with Kinvent’s third-generation KForce force plates? Physical therapist Vien Vu presents the pros and cons in this product…
Preventing ACL and Achilles Injuries with Elastic Strength Training
The incidence of ACL and Achilles injuries, even “non-contact” injuries, is rising, as anyone who watches football, basketball, or soccer…
Developing Strength, Power, and Endurance in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Athlete
Brazilian jiu jitsu is an intense full-body grappling sport that requires a wide range of physical abilities and multiple training…