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Sport Conditioning: Field and Court Applications for Coaches
In this follow-up to his examination of the phosphagen system, Coach Assise looks at the glycolytic and aerobic energy systems. His assessment covers athlete training…
The Top 5 Flywheel Sports Performance Exercises
Coach Shane Davenport presents his top five flywheel exercises for sports performance, including the specific reason he recommends them, how to get the most out…
The Physiological Responses to Spring Football in College Players
A look at a recent research study conducted on American collegiate football players during spring camp. The study shows that a working strategy for the…
Complete Autonomic Nervous System Management for Any Coach
On top of general health, the autonomic nervous system is linked closely with performance, signaling athletes’ stress and relaxation responses. As athletes, we constantly put…
Field and Court Sport Training from a Track Coach’s Perspective: The Phosphagen System
While many train the phosphagen system well in the weight room, their training systems fail to include the most effective training method–sprinting.  Training to enhance…
3 Non-Cliche Pieces of Professional Advice for All Young Coaches
Successful coaches need to build relationships that establish their professional authority and expand their networks. Those aren’t easy tasks, but…
ALTIS Return to Play: A Case Study with Freelap Technology
At ALTIS we are always looking for quality technologies that can aid us in all aspects of training, but especially…
1080 Sprint Review
Using thin cord wrapped around a drum, the 1080 Sprint provides a wealth of useful information on the built-in computer…
Exxentric kBox 3 Review
The new kBox 3 updates and improves upon flywheel training to offer eccentric/concentric work in a compact, lightweight form. The…
Sleep and the Athlete: Time to Wake Up to the Need for Sleep
Sleep is important for human health and optimal function. In this article, Craig Pickering looks at what sleep is, whether…
Mistakes: Why Do They Happen; How Can We Avoid Them?
Once a mistake has happened, it’s important to react to it positively. Craig Pickering shares his personal story of being…
3 Simple Ways to Transform Slow to Fast
I’m addicted to speed. I love the transmutation of slow to fast. This is why I am a track coach…