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Misconceptions on Training Bigs in Basketball
Training tall athletes requires a coach to be adaptive and think outside the box. As part of a new series…

Training Transitions Between Movement Patterns to Improve Athleticism
As Coach Jason Feairheller explains, moving well in competition is not just about skillfully executing movement patterns, but transitioning fluidly…

Determining Functional vs. Nonfunctional Asymmetries
Coach Danny Foley explains how, by assessing whether an athlete’s asymmetries are functional or nonfunctional, we can create a clear…

5 Common Misconceptions About GPP (General Physical Preparedness)
As with so many things these days, there is a disconnect between the definition of general physical preparedness and the…

Reactive Strength Ratio: A New Way of Evaluating and Monitoring Plyometrics
To date, plyometrics has been overwhelmingly focused on—and tested for—vertical momentum-based movements. Because of the specificity of more horizontally focused…

Misconceptions About Speed and Power Training for Team Sports
Many coaches of court and field-based sports teams have misconceptions about training speed and power in a team setting. Coach…