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Hydration Monitoring: Misconceptions and Best Practices for Team Sports
These days, everybody understands the importance of hydration for athlete health, safety, and performance, but what’s not as widely understood is how to measure and…
Not All Tightness Is Created Equal
Athletes may feel “tight” for various reasons, not all related to a restriction of muscles and connective tissues. Coach Danny Foley seeks to break the…
Looking at Rehearsed Speed Drills Through the Lens of Corrective Exercise
How do we help athletes move well, and how do we help athletes move well faster? Coach Jason Feairheller explores change of direction speed drills,…
Lessons from the Platform
Why is your training space so special to you? Coach Missy Mitchell-McBeth reflects on the clarity she finds when lifting on her platform and on…
Facility Finders: North Scott High School (IA)
Facility Finders visits Coach Tony Stewart at North Scott High School in Iowa for a look at the redesigned Lancer Athletic Building. In addition to…
MedBalls: A Go-To Training and Conditioning Option for Coaches
Medicine balls are more than alternative options when you can’t get athletes into a busy weight room. They stand on…
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Juggling: One Skill All Athletes Can Benefit From
Would you believe, juggling? Coach Justin Ochoa explains why he endorses this training modality—which takes just 10 minutes a day…
The Life and Strong Times of Legendary Strength Coach Charles Poliquin
Charles Poliquin is a legend who pioneered many modern S&C methods. Coach Kim Goss looks back at his time with…
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…
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…
5 Unilateral Training Misconceptions
Unilateral training has had its share of naysayers over the years, but Coach Michael Boyle believes these are coaches who…
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…