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Most Valuable Athletic Trainer Award
Announcing our 2017 Winner: Joe Cunnane, Lockport Township (Ill.) High School.. more »
Capture the Moment
A successful alumni engagement campaign can extend the fulfillment of graduation into a lasting connection to an athletic training program… more »
Building Your Box
Before thinking “outside the box,” this strength coach offers ideas on putting together your box, a metaphor for a strong program… more »
Focus on Football
Veteran high school strength and conditioning coach Kevin Vanderbush outlines his five phase strength training program for football… more »
Quick Starts
With the proper mechanics and the right training, your athletes will be able to leave their opponents in the dust… more »
Developing Athleticism
At any given stage of the training process, it is necessary to progress in the correct way. Here are three of the most important progressions to keep in mind… more »
Up To Speed
Speed is essential for athletic performance, but many training and conditioning programs fail to effectively develop this area… more »
Active Rest
For basketball players coming off a long season, some time off from training is important. But they also want to get in shape for summer tournaments. What is the solution?.. more »
Building Power, Part Two
Last week, we covered the basics behind the three pillars of power. Now, let’s move on to the practice… more »
Adding Bands
Help your athletes build endurance, speed, acceleration, and agility by adding resistance band drills into their workouts… more »
Building Power, Part I
Want to focus on power training but not sure where to begin? The three pillars of power concept provides a launching pad… more »
Serve It Up
When it comes to training tennis players, these experts suggest starting with six specific fundamental movement skills… more »
On Track
How should track and field athletes approach in-season strength training? This coach advocates for continuing to build strength all season long… more »
Correct Technique
At the high school level, correct technique is important with every repetition. Here’s how one coach carefully teaches his student-athletes to perform the clean… more »
Ready to Explode
How can coaches make their athletes more explosive? The three keys are plyometrics, power & strength training, and increasing range of motion… more »
The Right Brace for Every Volleyball Player
According to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, fifteen percent of all sports-related injuries are ankle-related, making it the most common injury. This number is even more staggering for volleyball players, where ankle injuries make up... more »
Focus on Fast
An expert on developing speed, Strake Jesuit College Preparatory Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Jeff Kipp explains how he uses exercises that will teach athletes how to load and control the body effectively, as well as generate force… more »
The Right Brace for Every Volleyball Player
According to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, fifteen percent of all sports-related injuries are ankle-related, making it the most common injury. This number is even more staggering for volleyball players, where ankle injuries make up... more »
Ready To Go
At the University of Virginia, the men’s basketball team does not begin in-season strength training until it has completed its movement prep work… more »
Stick With It
Lacrosse players need to move with speed and power, so that’s the offseason focus for the University of North Carolina men’s squad. By remaining dedicated to the program, the team reached the top in 2016… more »
Quality Over Quantity
When learning a new technique or training one’s body to accelerate, athletes need to prioritize quality and correct technique over working to fatigue… more »
Driving Force
Despite being the source for so many athletic movements, power rarely gets the attention it deserves in training programs. This author’s “three pillars of power” philosophy looks to change that… more »
Snatch & Clean
Weight training has many benefits, from developing strength to improving coordination. But it’s critical that exercises are done correctly. Here’s a closer look at the snatch and clean… more »
Agility Ring Drills
To enhance overall body control, foot speed, and coordination, this strength coach uses agility ring drills–both for lower body and upper body training… more »
An Inside Look
To train men’s basketball players at the University of Maryland, Strength Coach Kyle Tarp emphasizes a high level of transfer from the weightroom to the court… more »
Making Progress, Part II
A continuation of last week’s discussion on how to progress through the most important exercises in a training program… more »
Speed Wins
When trying to increase speed in athletes, a key ingredient is engaging their fast-twitch muscles. To work on this, consider doing bounds, skips, box jumps, lateral jumps, and lateral movements and take-offs… more »
Combine Serves as Fundraiser
The Marshall University Sports Medicine Institute recently held a sports combine as a fundraiser to help local schools get AEDs.
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Putting the Brakes On
All athletes are eager to become faster. But learning how to decelerate is just as important… more »
Gaining An Edge
If any of your athletes are hoping to compete in athletics at the college level, what can you do to help them gain the strength they need?.. more »
