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On-the-Spot Power Training: A Safer, Practical Approach to Improving Power

Plyometric box jumps are a proven method to improve jumping ability and overall body power. When I began training figure skaters in the 80s, you…

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Analyzing the Physiological Demands of Box Lacrosse – The Feasibility of Using Ice Hockey Research as a Substitute for Box Lacrosse

Box lacrosse is a high-intensity collision sport, yet research describing its specific physiological demands remains scarce. In this analysis, Carmen Bott evaluates the feasibility of…

Indoor Lacrosse

Integrating Perch VBT and VALD SmartSpeed: Building a High-Performance High School Training System

Performance tech shouldn’t overwhelm you, it should solve real coaching problems. Coach Vincent Martins explains how tools like Perch VBT and VALD SmartSpeed timing systems…

Logo of Perch on the left and logo of Vald Performance on the right, joined by a plus sign, with “PERCH” and “Vald” labeled below each logo. Text at the bottom reads “INTEGRATING THE TWO #LakerStrength.”.

The Fast Lane Episode 5: The Truth About the 40-Yard Dash

The 40-yard dash isn’t about hype. Learn what truly separates a real 4.4 from the myth—force, projection, neurology, and speed science.

Podcast promotional graphic titled The Fast Lane with hosts Chris Korfist, Chris Kerr, and Dan Fichter. Episode 5: The Truth About the 40-Yard Dash. Features headshots of the three hosts and sponsor logos.

The Modern Performance Coach’s Tech Stack

Sports performance tech is booming, but options can overwhelm. Justin Ochoa presents a clear, outcome-driven framework that helps coaches define their problems first and then…

Golfer Swing|Baseball Line Drive

Overspeed: Facts and Fallacies of Training Beyond Maximal Velocity

Speed is a skill that gives golfers an obvious edge, but what is the best way to train for it?…

Indoor Lacrosse

Analyzing the Physiological Demands of Box Lacrosse – The Feasibility of Using Ice Hockey Research as a Substitute for Box Lacrosse

Box lacrosse is a high-intensity collision sport, yet research describing its specific physiological demands remains scarce. In this analysis, Carmen…

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Logo of Perch on the left and logo of Vald Performance on the right, joined by a plus sign, with “PERCH” and “Vald” labeled below each logo. Text at the bottom reads “INTEGRATING THE TWO #LakerStrength.”.

Integrating Perch VBT and VALD SmartSpeed: Building a High-Performance High School Training System

Performance tech shouldn’t overwhelm you, it should solve real coaching problems. Coach Vincent Martins explains how tools like Perch VBT…

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Podcast promotional graphic titled The Fast Lane with hosts Chris Korfist, Chris Kerr, and Dan Fichter. Episode 5: The Truth About the 40-Yard Dash. Features headshots of the three hosts and sponsor logos.

The Fast Lane Episode 5: The Truth About the 40-Yard Dash

The 40-yard dash isn’t about hype. Learn what truly separates a real 4.4 from the myth—force, projection, neurology, and speed…

Read More

The Modern Performance Coach’s Tech Stack

Sports performance tech is booming, but options can overwhelm. Justin Ochoa presents a clear, outcome-driven framework that helps coaches define…

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What Do You Do When Your Sports Coach Tries to Suggest Training Advice?

A weight-room-only offseason might boost strength, but it neglects speed, change of direction, and agility. Coach Joey Guarascio shows lays…

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The Fast Lane podcast Episode 4 banner with hosts Chris Korfist, Chris Kerr, and Dan Fichter, titled ‘TFC Recap + Q&A,’ with Rapid Fire and SimpliFaster logos.

The Fast Lane Episode 4 – TFC Recap + Q&A

A deep, coach-driven TFC recap with Chris Korfist and Dan Fichter on acceleration, vision training, force handling, and elite coaching…

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