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Out of My Lane: Upper-Body Training
Training for speed doesn’t mean training for speed only on “leg day.” Coach Chris Korfist talks about the importance of upper-body work, including posture and…
Out of My Lane: Lacrosse Training for Speed
While it appeared that Coach Tony Holler drifted out of his lane when he presented to lacrosse coaches two years ago, he didn’t wander out…
Dos and Don’ts of Data Collection in College Football
The growth of sports technology and resulting data has enabled coaches to make better-informed decisions for their athletes. But it’s also brought with it an…
Speede Resistance Training: A Technology Review
While many products over-promise and under-deliver, the Speede resistance training device is the real deal, according to Coach Matt Cooper. Read his review of this…
Adding GPS Player Load to Your Monitoring Protocols
In part 2 of a series looking at GPS player load, Coach Mark Hoover presents how to use GPS load data to increase programming precision…
5 Unilateral Training Misconceptions
Unilateral training has had its share of naysayers over the years, but Coach Michael Boyle believes these are coaches who…
Popular Articles
Improving Fascial Resilience for Sport Performance
Coach Danny Foley explains why he considers the fascial system a lynchpin to training, movement, and performance, and how to…
Accentuated Eccentric Loading: A New Paradigm for Sports Performance
Dr. Michael MacMillan discusses the principles of applying resistance during the eccentric lowering phase, safely and effectively. He also looks…
Training Youth Middle-Distance & Distance Runners (& Doing More With Less)
To ensure young runners learn to enjoy the sport and not burn out on it, Coach Michael Fadil explains the…
What I Should Add (but Haven’t)
When it comes to exercises that can indicate whether an athlete is fast, Coach Chris Korfist knows the jerk jump…
A First Experience with Solos Glasses
Smart glasses aren’t just for cyclists. Coach Gena Bradshaw tried out the solos AirGo™ smart glasses while doing a variety…
Nasal Breathing for Athletes
Nasal breathing is a powerful tool that can enhance athlete health and performance at nearly zero cost to coaches or…