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Blood Flow Restriction Training in the Lower Extremity Rehab of Athletes
Backed up by extensive research, Jim Wittstrom explores the use of blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy to rehab lower-extremity injuries in athletes and get them…
A Brief History of VBT: Iron Game Pioneers Who Revolutionized Athletic Training
While many others have contributed to modern strength training methods, Coach Kim Goss believes these 12 specific individuals should be recognized for helping to “change…
Out of My Lane: Speed Training for Volleyball
When watching a game of volleyball, you may not immediately see the need to train speed and sprintability. However, as Coach Kendall Green points out,…
Everybody Hurts Sometimes: Breathing Strategies for Return to Play
Coach Rob Wilson discusses some of the simplest ways to positively impact the return to play experience with breathing strategies and offers insight for coaches,…
How to Maximize Wellness Questionnaires in an Operational Monitoring System
Wellness questionnaires can be incredibly useful in the development of personalized training and in the general monitoring of the wellbeing of your athletes. To help…
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Run Your Fastest 4×200 Relay with the Fly-By Exchange
Is it better to have a safe or a fast handoff in the 4×200? Coach Tyler Germain explains how you…
It’s Gotta Be the Shoes: How Basketball Players can Run Faster, Jump Higher, and Improve Injury Resilience
Ankle injuries are common in basketball and can be devastating to an athlete’s career. In this article, coach Juan Perez…
Are Athletes Actually Faster When They Race?
It seems like a no-brainer that athletes would be faster when they race, but Coach Matt Tometz was curious to…
What You Can Learn Watching 18 Heats of the 100m Dash
When trying to get sprinters to run faster, what else can you do after addressing the legs and feet? Using…
The Coaching Process: From Planning to Reflecting on Sport Performance
Coach Xavier Roy presents a view of the coaching process as an iterative practice of collecting and using various sources…
Key Considerations for Sprint Training with Tactical Athletes
Tactical athletes typically have experience running long, slow distances, often under load, but sprinting is a different story. Coach Danny…