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Travis Knight, assistant strength and conditioning coach at Gonzaga University, breaks down his training with the Bulldogs men’s basketball team… more »

Swinging a tennis racket is a full-body movement that requires a variety of muscles to work together from head to toe… more »

The Georgia football strength training program is designed in a way that actually increases player strength during the season. Here’s how it’s done… more »

Plyometrics help build explosive power, which is exactly what volleyball players need to succeed on the court. These exercises will make a great addition to your regular training program… more »

If you want your athletes to be more explosive in their sport, consider adding the depth jump to their workout regimen… more »

Using jump training is a great way to improve power. Here’s a look at the difference between countermovement and static jumps, and how to implement them in your program… more »

Having quick, agile athletes should be a focus for every strength program. We asked a roundtable of experts how they satisfy the need for speed… more »

Coaches routinely use video in the weightroom to help their athletes improve. But have you ever thought of using audio in a similar way?.. more »

Penn State women’s volleyball is one of the top-ranked teams year in and out. In the preseason, its strength coach utilizes contrast training to enhance rate of force production and jumping performance… more »

The world of sports and fitness is ultra-competitive. Athletes pursue every type of advantage to perform and feel their best. People try everything from advanced workout regimens to performance enhancing “supplements” to gain that competitive edge. Many harmful side effects emerge from some of these tactics, but there still a few products that promote the health of athletes while maximizing performance in a safe manner.

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The pool is great for rehab, but how about making it a part of the strength training program? Here are some tips and program design ideas… more »

Increasing explosive power is a goal of most volleyball players. A progressive plyometrics program will help them reach it.

By Tim McClellan

Tim McClellan, MS, CSCS, is the Performance Enhancement Director at Makeplays.com. He has coached volleyball players for over 20 years, ranging from professionals to youth club competitors.

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By Ryan Johnson

At Wayzata High School in Plymouth, Minn., Jordan Helgren, a two-time Minnesota girls’ state champion triple jumper, dislocated her patella three weeks before the 2008 state meet. Ryan Johnson, CSCS, Coach Practitioner and Strength and Conditioning Coach at Wayzata, blogs about the team effort that got Helgren back on track and able to successfully defend her title.
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By Rich Jacobs, MS, SCCC, CSCS
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By Vern Gambetta
Gambetta Sports Training Systems

The individual training session is the cornerstone of training. A long-term plan is a succession of linked individual training sessions in pursuit of specific objectives. It is the individual training session where the long-term plan is actually implemented.
Therefore it is important to understand the necessity of adjustments and flexibility within the context of the plan, especially at the level of the daily training session. Contingency planning is a very important, and a necessary part of the planning process. .. more »

For many athletes, jumping rope can help improve their fitness level, quickness, and agility. It can also help them find a better mind-body connection.
When it comes to strength and conditioning, athletes and coaches are continually looking for the next cutting edge piece of equipment to give them an advantage over their opponents. But what about a small, old fashioned implement? It’s easy to overlook some of the most simple, yet very effective, training devices available–and the jump rope is a classic example.
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By Marc Lebert

When it comes to youth conditioning, most coaches would agree that young athletes should master bodyweight training before external loading. Before we learn to lift a weight, we have to first be proficient at moving our bodies. .. more »

The inherent asymmetries of the body can impact an athlete’s performance. A new treatment program is focused on restoring inner balance through specialized postural and breathing exercises.
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This new device at the University of Montana combines unweighting technology with jump training to provide the safe, accommodating environment athletes need when rehabbing an ACL injury… more »

A new device at the University of Montana combines unweighting technology with jump training to provide the safe, accommodating environment athletes need when rehabbing an ACL injury… more »

The University of Minnesota’s year-round volleyball strength program incorporates movement prep, jump training, and power building with the goal of optimizing late-season performance.
By Sara Wiley

Sara Wiley is Associate Director of Strength & Conditioning at the University of Minnesota. She can be reached at: [email protected].

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In performance training, great athletes are built from the ground up. We asked Strength Coach Jason Gallucci to answer questions on improving leg strength… more »

Plyometrics can be a powerful addition to any strength and conditioning program, as long as they are performed correctly. Here are three examples to help you get started… more »

A look at how a top baseball strength coach improves his players’ quickness, using linear and lateral speed drills… more »

High school athletes spend countless summer hours in camps and clinics improving their sport-specific skills. But all that work will mean little if they are sidelined by an ACL tear. That’s the reasoning behind the Sportsmetrics injury prevention summer camps that are gaining popularity nationwide… more »