Strength Training Facilities of Excellence: Northern Highlands Reg. High School
Located in Allendale, NJ, roughly 30 minutes outside New York City, Northern Highlands Regional High School has a stand-out training facility for its students and student-athletes. The two-story, 7,600-square-foot facility overlooks the Highlanders stadium and... more »
2024 Strength Coaches Survey results
Strength and conditioning coaches have two primary goals. The first is to improve athletic performance, which usually means improving athletes' speed, strength, and power through systematic training programs for teams and individual athletes, often working... more »
Interpreting new research for optimal protein intake post-workout
With constant advancements in the study and application of sport nutrition taking place, new research findings are around every corner. As the level of competition rises for even the most elite athletes, the application of... more »
In-season women’s hockey programming considerations
The ice hockey season spans from mid-September to late March, making it one of the longest seasons of all NCAA sports. Despite the season length, it is one of the more routine weekly microcycles with... more »
Increasing blood flow when treating injured athletes
In seeking the best outcome for their clients, athletic trainers use a variety of modalities aimed at facilitating recovery and providing the greatest opportunity for a successful return to sport. Advanced technology and understanding of... more »
Considerations for ankle bracing
When an athlete injures an ankle, it is usually either a fracture of one of the bones or a sprain – which there are three distinct types – Grade 1,2, or 3 of any ligaments... more »
