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Redefining Strength: High Force Does Not Equal High Load
Coach Hunter Eisenhower proposes that the best way to prepare athletes for sport and keep them healthy isn’t loading them with as much weight as…
What I’ve Learned by Using GPS in Football
Coach Torin Shanahan knows every team doesn’t have GPS, so he provides some of the lessons he’s learned with GPS for football to help you…
CVASPS Seminar Q&A Series: Molly Binetti
This third blog post on CVASPS’ upcoming July seminar is with presenter Molly Binetti, Director of Women’s Basketball Performance at the University of South Carolina.…
The Lasting Effects of a Fleeting Career
The chance of becoming a professional football player is slim, and the chance of playing in the NFL for more than a few years is…
Using Wickets to Train Sprint Mechanics for Team Sport Athletes
Every team sport athlete can improve their performance in their position by working on speed mechanics. An excellent way to do that is through wicket…
Speed Development for Non-Track Athletes
In track and field, and running events in particular, the competitive skill is singular. If you’re a sprinter, you can…
Popular Articles
Tired of Deadlifting? Ways to Utilize the Skater Squat Instead
If you’re tired of deadlifts or just looking for a fantastic deadlift alternative, Coach Mike Over recommends the skater squat…
Stationary Rower MAS Workouts to Pass the 5k Rower Aerobic Test in the ACFT
Coach Ben Charles provides four rower workout options, ranging from aerobic to anaerobic, using max aerobic speed training (MAS). These…
The Death of Volume
Because many of us have been taught for so long that a harder workout results in a better outcome, rest…
Handheld Dynamometers: Determine Your Process Before Your Purchase
Handheld dynamometers are useful in rehab and becoming increasingly popular with performance coaches. If you’re in the market for an…
Understanding How Simple Biomechanics Points Toward Eccentric Training
If speed is king in all movements, don’t overlook developing the speed it takes to stop. Coach Joey Guarascio explains…
Six Effective Tests to Identify Track and Field Jumpers
Although most athletes who join track and field do so because they view themselves as runners, many have the potential…