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Tracking Data & Staying Current with Sports Tech
Coach Matt Aldred explains how the addition of sports technology can turn a good program into a great one and help your decision-making as an…
Programming Considerations to Succeed in the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)
The long-standing Army Physical Fitness Test is soon to be replaced by the Army Combat Fitness Test, which is said to have a structure which…
Facility Finders: Grand Island Senior High School
Are you considering retrofitting your current gym or training facility to better fit your training style? This installment of Facility Finders visits Coach Pat Doyle…
An Autoregulation-Based Approach to Sled Pulls for Acceleration Training
It’s no secret that athletes love being competitive and getting faster. Jon Hughes, a Division 1 track and field coach, explains how you can make…
KATN Strength Engine: A Review and Training Guide
Looking for a resistance-based sprint device that enables you to train even large groups successfully? Coach Brandon Holder reviews the KATN Strength Engine, a portable…
How to Set Up and Implement the Maintenance Cycle in Dr. Bondarchuk’s System
Dr. Bondarchuk’s System relies on three training cycles for athletes: The Developmental, Cleanse/Rest, and Maintenance cycles. This article focuses on…
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The “How to Lose Great Coaches” Starter Pack
Everyone wants to fill their athletic department and/or coaching staff with great coaches, but what are they doing to retain…
Misconceptions on Plyometric Training
Intensive or extensive plyometrics? As with most things, it depends on your goal. Here, Coach Matt McInnes-Watson looks at the…
Only 2-3 Squat Racks, Little Space, and One Coach? No Problem!
How do you condition groups of athletes when your college has a small budget and a small selection of weight…
Performance Training for the Inconsistent Athlete
It can be difficult to coach student athletes because of the many responsibilities they have outside of school sports—schoolwork, family,…
5 Key Protocols for In-Season Basketball Training
How robust is your in-season training program? Coach Justin Ochoa successfully adjusted his in-season protocols for his basketball athletes and…
Bilateral vs. Unilateral: The Great Squat Debate
Squatting has become one of the many contentious topics on Twitter, with coaches taking one side or the other in…