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Science, Dogma, and Effective Practice in S&C
This article explores the intersection of science, cognitive biases, and practical application in the field of S&C. By drawing on analogies and real-world examples, it…
How We Trained for the 2025 NFL Draft
Coach Stephen Haggerty details his time training five under-the-radar college football athletes for the NFL Combine. The program resulted in significant improvements, notably a group…
Rapid Fire—Episode #16 Featuring George Greene: Holistic Athlete Management
Host Justin Ochoa connects with George Greene — Director of High Performance at UMass Football — for a deep dive into holistic athlete management at…
Why We Don’t Perform Hang Cleans
Despite his own background as a competitive Olympic weightlifter, Coach Cole Hergott now uses the lifts sparingly with his own teams. Instead, to safely train…
1080 Sprint: Four Essential Tips You Won’t Find in the Manual
1080 Motion provides users numerous educational and technical resources to make best use of their tools, but what insider hacks can you only learn with…
Assessing VBT vs Percent-Based Training – Challenging Traditional Training in the High School Setting: A Review of Publication
In a 6-week study of high school football players, velocity-based training outperformed percent-based loading in both greater strength and jump…
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RTP Module #3: Force Plates and Decision Making—A Conversation with Brian Buck
The learning curve to properly implement force plates can appear daunting for coaches just getting started with the technology. Coach…
How to Create an In-Season Training Program for College Baseball Players
The density of the college baseball schedule creates a challenge for coaches and athletes to train in a way that…
Still Competing? A Conditioning Guide for Adult League Athletes (or Anyone) Over 35
How should recreational athletes over 35 prepare for an adult league or masters sport? Coach Mike Over surveys a range…
Redefining Assessment in K-12 Physical Education: A Foundation for LTAD
For PE teachers, physical assessments have long been synonymous with broad standards for push-ups, sit-ups, and traditional exercises. Coach Tucker…
Turning the Bend on a Coaching Career
Track and field have played a defining role in Coach Tyler Germain’s life for the past 25 years—first as an…
Pneumatic Resistance and its Role in Power Development
By eliminating the effects of inertia and momentum, training with pneumatic resistance offers unique benefits for athletes. Coach Jonathan Ward…