Balance Training Revisited
Balance Training Revisited By: Phil Loomis When you hear balance training it likely conjures up images of athletes standing on one leg and on …
Workout Planning/Program Design
Sport Specific Vs. Athlete Specific
Sport Specific Vs. Athlete Specific Pat Livesey Jr. As a private sector sports performance coach, talking with parents is a daily part of the …
Essential Movement Qualities: Hip Internal Rotation
Essential Movement Qualities: Hip Internal Rotation By: Phil Loomis Hip internal rotation (HIR) is very important in sport and performance training. Here are a …
5 Programming Tips to Help Improve Speed
5 Programming Tips to Help Improve Speed By: Darin Jerome Help improve speed with these 5 programming tips. Speed Training Tip 1. Always prepare …
3 Programming Strategies for Building Healthy, High Performing Shoulders
By: Eric Cressey The shoulder is one of the most important anatomical structures to keep healthy in the quest for high performance, but it’s …
Interval Training – HIIT or Miss?
Interval Training – HIIT or Miss? By: Mike Boyle – www.strengthcoach.com Please note: the following article is based on the lecture, Interval Training done at …
The 40 Yard Sprint Start – The First 2 Steps to Success
By: Lee Taft Regardless of what is said about the value of the 40-yard sprint, it is exciting to see when an athlete blows …
How to Teach the Clean
How to Teach the Clean By: Wil Fleming The clean is the first portion of the second lift, the clean and jerk, contested at …
Vertical French Protocol
Vertical French Contrast Protocol to Improve Explosive Work Capacity By: Michael Zangl The main goal of any training or general fitness program is to …
Box Jumps: Higher the Better?
Box Jumps: Higher the Better? By: Lauren Green I think I am what some might consider to be old school. I am not always …
Creating Hunters
Creating Hunters – Coaching a Culture and Mindset By: Lauren Green Brooklyn Nets, Asst. Strength & Conditioning Coach As I rolled over in my twin …
3 Tips on Training Today’s Female Athlete
3 Tips on Training Today’s Female Athlete By: Adam Feit & Dan Hitman Generally speaking, there aren’t (and shouldn’t be) many differences between male …
Why “Conscious Coaching” Beats a Systems Based Approach
Why “Conscious Coaching” Beats a Systems Based Approach By: Brett Bartholomew Many within the field of human performance have enjoyed touting the importance of …
Vertical Jump Training: how to explode to the next level
Vertical Jump Training: how to explode to the next level By: Michael Harper Why is the vertical jump test seen as such an …
Chains and Bands for Explosive Power
Chains and Bands for Explosive Power By: Darryn Fiske The next big thing in weight training today seems to be the use of chains …
A Unique Approach to In-Season Training for Lacrosse
A Unique Approach to In-Season Training for Lacrosse By: Corey Crane A proper in-season strength and conditioning plan has multiple dimensions. It is the …
Off-Season Training For Baseball… Whats your Plan?
Off-Season Training For Baseball… Whats your Plan? By: Dana Cavalea What program should I use during the off-season to help me throw harder and …
Body Weight Circuits
Body Weight Circuits Bodyweight circuits are an excellent training method to use with your entire team. This type of training provides a number of …
Running Drills for Acceleration
Running Drills for Acceleration By: Patrick Beith Being able to accelerate quickly and powerfully is probably the most important skill that needs to be …
Sprinters Speed & Power Day Sample Workout
Sprinters Speed & Power Day Sample Workout By: Patrick Beith Here is a structured Speed/Power day workout that you can apply to your sprinters. …
