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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 knows. But not in weightlifters,…
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 focuses. In this article, author…
Improving Your Recovery with NormaTec Go
NormaTec has recently developed an innovative version of their compression boots: the NormaTec Go. Coach Danny Foley explores the product’s versatility, convenience, and usefulness for…
Developing Elite Football Talent with “Power”
In football, power wins. But how do you develop it? Coach Josh Martin explains how to connect the three main sports components of performance, skill,…
CVASPS Seminar Q&A Series: Jay DeMayo
This is the first of a six-part series interviewing the sport practitioners set to speak at CVASPS’ “The 2023 Seminar” in July, to acquaint you…
Science, Dogma, and Effective Practice in S&C
This article explores the intersection of science, cognitive biases, and practical application in the field of S&C. By drawing on…
7 Takeaways from Summer Training (And How That Impacts the Entire Year)
The field of strength and conditioning is fast-paced and always changing. In this article, coach Drew Hill, founder of Endunamoo…
What I’ve Added and Dropped in Coaching High School Track and Field
When you only get a limited amount of time each day with your athletes, you learn to maximize that time…
Spice Up Ya’ Bench: 7 ways to “Functionalize” Your Bench Press
As more advanced training is called for throughout an athlete’s career, more chaotic and unstable variations of the bench press…
Level Up Your Testing Protocols: Jump-to-Height Ratio
S&C coaches use relative metrics to gain deep insights into an athlete’s athletic potential, but horizontal-based jumps aren’t given this…
Momentum-Based Intensity Techniques to Progress Medicine Ball Training
What med ball training do you do with your athletes? Coach Konstantin Stamm presents momentum-based intensity techniques for athletes of…
Pursue Health First: Refining Performance for Soccer
Coach Mike Whiteman believes that higher athletic performance comes as the natural by-product of aggressively pursuing health. Therefore, his thoughts…