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Understanding How Simple Biomechanics Points Toward Eccentric Training
If speed is king in all movements, don’t overlook developing the speed it takes to stop. Coach Joey Guarascio explains how performance increases through an…
Six Effective Tests to Identify Track and Field Jumpers
Although most athletes who join track and field do so because they view themselves as runners, many have the potential to become good jumpers. How…
Bringing the Heat: Training Softball Players for Multi-Game Days
Playing in the heat is a game of checks and balances. Coach Anna Woods explains how to reduce other stressors on your athletes so their…
7 Takeaways from Summer Training (And How That Impacts the Entire Year)
The field of strength and conditioning is fast-paced and always changing. In this article, coach Drew Hill, founder of Endunamoo Strength & Conditioning, shares 7…
What I’ve Added and Dropped in Coaching High School Track and Field
When you only get a limited amount of time each day with your athletes, you learn to maximize that time for efficiency and the conditions…
Training Strength and Athleticism in Female Youth Soccer
Research shows that female soccer players are 4-8 times more likely to tear their ACL than their male counterparts. Coach…
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Rehabbing Hamstring Injuries: Nordics or Sprints?
Hamstring injuries are among the most prevalent in field sports. Coach and physical therapist Jamie Davis discusses the benefits of…
How to Run APRE with Large Groups to Increase Hypertrophy and Strength
Coach Ben Charles likes the flexibility that APRE offers to enable athletes to constantly push themselves with either more weight…
10 Reflections for Aspiring High School Strength Coaches
Being a high school strength and conditioning coach often requires you to wear different hats and tap into different skills…
How to Integrate and Leverage Technology in a D2 S&C Program
What should you do if your weight room has the latest equipment but no technology? Which technology tools should you…
Start with the Game: Reverse Engineering a Performance Training Program
If the biggest failure of any performance program is the gap between what athletes do in the weight room and…
An Introduction to Body Tempering with High School and College Athletes
Coach Keith Caton discusses the basics of body tempering, including how it differs from roam rolling as a strength prep…