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The Post-Workout Recovery Handbook
Recovery techniques vary greatly from coach to coach, and not all of them are created equal. To help cut through some of the myths surrounding…
The New Science of High Pulls: The Pros and Cons of these Popular Explosive Exercises
Should you have your athletes use high pulls in training? Coach Kim Goss examines the pros and cons of this popular exercise used to improve…
Outside of My Lane (Hiring Edition): 3 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Department’s DEI Initiative
As we enter a new year, it’s past time to make diversity a true part of the coaching profession. How can you accomplish this? It…
Your New Favorite Max-Speed Workout
Training for max speed doesn’t have to be the same old, same old. Kick off the new year with this new max-speed workout designed by…
Developing an Athlete Monitoring Program with Jump Data
There are many different ways to monitor fatigue in athletes, depending on your time, budget, and athlete availability. Coach Brett Platts explores the benefits of…
The Benefits of Coaching an Effective Warmup (and How to Do It)
A well-structured warm-up not only prepares athletes physically but also offers insight into their mental and physical readiness, enhances focus,…
KATN Strength Engine: A Review and Training Guide
Looking for a resistance-based sprint device that enables you to train even large groups successfully? Coach Brandon Holder reviews the…
4 Main Lessons I Wish I’d Known Before My First Year of Coaching NCAA Track
After a year of coaching NCAA Track, Coach David Maris has a better understanding of the hard and soft skills…
If We Can Learn to Agree About Agility Ladders, We Can Learn to Agree About Anything
Just because you choose not to implement an activity with your athletes doesn’t mean it doesn’t have value. Coach Nathan…
Making Unified Programming Specific
There’s a way to offer sport-specific training within a larger unified programming framework, even when you coach groups of athletes…
Do Team Sport Athletes Need a Cardio Base?
How much should performance coaches emphasize an aerobic base with team sport athletes? Coach and athletic coordinator Kyle Davey discusses…
What I’ve Added and What I’ve Dropped in a Holistic Training Model
Coach Andrea Hudy has found that a holistic approach to training incorporating technology is more successful for her basketball athletes…