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The Jump Matrix: Purpose and Application
With so many different kinds of jumps, it can be difficult to put together a balanced and comprehensive jump training program. Coach Kendall Green, owner…
Different Approaches to a Training Plateau
Every athlete requires a unique approach in order to reach their full potential. Current coach and former NFL tight end Logan Paulsen explores one of…
Three Components of Sprinting (and How S&C Coaches Can Improve Each)
Coach Steve Haggerty looks at the three components of sprinting—strength, elasticity, and technical—and explains how to improve them to improve athlete speed.
What I’ve Added and What I’ve Dropped from Training High School Jumpers
Coach Rob Assise believes junk volume may be the biggest deterrent to high performance after mental health, diet, and sleep. However, he dropped “minimum effective…
Neuromuscular Integration Approach for Two Chronic Posture Issues
Dr. Samuel Lauman examines whether neuromuscular integration (NI) principles—the standard of care in lower extremity rehabilitation—can be successfully applied to the increasingly common posture issues…
Daily Vertical Jumps: What Percentage of an Athlete’s Best?
The vertical jump is simple to test and track consistently. But can it help us determine athlete readiness? Using the…
Foundational Jump Development for All Levels
It can be easy to think that the solution to weak jumps is heavier squats. Ross Garner explains why this…
Misconceptions on Women in Weightlifting
Women have been in Olympic weightlifting for years, yet misconceptions about a female athlete’s ability to compete in the sport…
4 Common Errors with Training Speed in Team Sport Athletes
If coaches want their team sport athletes to have the best chance of developing speed, Coach Zach Dechant recommends they…
5 Unilateral Training Misconceptions
Unilateral training has had its share of naysayers over the years, but Coach Michael Boyle believes these are coaches who…
Viewing Training Through A Healthcare Lens
Dr. Brendan Thompson wears many hats in the training community and uses all his experience to approach an athlete’s training…
Sensorimotor Contributions to ACL Injury
Most of the research and clinical practice for ACL injuries has focused on biomechanical- and neuromuscular-based interventions. However, Researcher Jason…