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The Zero Step: Winning Before the First Foot Hits the Ground
Continuing his series on Sprint Strength, Coach Chris Korfist focuses on the Zero Step and what happens in a race before the first foot hits…
Time-Efficient Strength Training Methods for the Tactical Athlete
Coaches and trainers face a number of challenges when training tactical athletes, not the least of which are practical time limitations. Based on his experiences…
How to Break Through Speed Plateaus with High School Athletes
Prioritizing speed with precise and consistent sprint training can help develop faster athletes, but what should coaches do when those speed gains hit a plateau?…
Sprint Strength: Chasing White Whales and Limb Velocity
In a quest to find physical attributes possessed by the fastest athletes, Coach Chris has settled on a quality he calls “Sprint Strength.” More importantly,…
The Collision Zone: Tracking Momentum in Rugby Union with 1080 Sprint Benchmarks
While speed and size are building blocks of athletic performance, the combination of those qualities as momentum plays an even greater role in collision sports.…
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,…
The Fly-By Exchange (Revisited): Success Stories and Coaching Considerations for the Weirdest Handoff You’ve Ever Seen
In track and field relays, executing a clean handoff remains one of the biggest technical challenges. For the 4x200m relay,…
Everything You Need to Know About the Countermovement Jump on Force Plates
Believing that data is only as valid as the consistency of collection, Hunter Eisenhower offers a comprehensive breakdown of how…
Driving the Field of Strength and Conditioning Forward: 3 Solutions for the Practitioner
While focused on using research-based practices, strength and conditioning coaches often miss opportunities to contribute to that same field of…
Combining APRE and Plyometrics in Performance Training for College Basketball
With limited time and resources, Coach Ben Charles implemented Bryan Mann’s APRE program in performance training with a college basketball…
The Power of Data-Driven Biomechanics in Optimizing Athletic Performance and Injury Prevention
Understanding biomechanics and performing movement assessments are crucial skills for performance coaches looking to enhance athletic outputs and reduce injury…
Are You Training Tensegrity?
Can architectural applications of tensile strength inform performance training for athletes? Coach Drew Hill examines ways that tensegrity in bridge…