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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…
The Goldilocks Rule of Post-Activation Potentiation
Many coaches are so focused on certain aspects of their training that they aren’t experimenting with a system that affects the real reason they train…
Six Ways to Program Training with Odd Objects
Why should you use odd objects to train your athletes? Coach Brandon Holder explains how going beyond the standard strength training tools will progress the…
Facility Finders: Ole Miss Basketball Facility
How do you get all the equipment you need to train your athletes in a smaller space? In this installment of Facility Finders, we visit…
How to Disguise Speed Development as Play
Whether by chasing rabbits or playing intentionally developed games, speed can be successfully trained without being a chore or drudge. Coach Dillon Martinez gives examples…
Breaking Down the Start: Before and After Report
Day two is an explosion session where the athlete focuses on the first two steps out of the hole. Because…
Programming Considerations to Succeed in the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)
The long-standing Army Physical Fitness Test is soon to be replaced by the Army Combat Fitness Test, which is said…
Facility Finders: Grand Island Senior High School
Are you considering retrofitting your current gym or training facility to better fit your training style? This installment of Facility…
An Autoregulation-Based Approach to Sled Pulls for Acceleration Training
It’s no secret that athletes love being competitive and getting faster. Jon Hughes, a Division 1 track and field coach,…
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…