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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…
Assessing Skill Sequencing to Better Train Rotational Power for Baseball Players
Baseball training is a world all its own, with specific sequencing and skills that must be honed. Coach Cody Hughes…
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