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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 »

Here are pretty simple fundamentals and observations from a strength and conditioning coach who’s been doing it a few years… more »

One of the most effective ways to get your athletes to maximize their physical potential is through the time-tested training method of plyometrics. Here’s how to incorporate them into your program… more »

Last week, this author described how he trains his high school athletes who want to compete in college through an initial focus on injury prevention. This week, he details his approach to developing total athleticism… more »

Athletes who are looking to go on and play college sports need adjustments to their training plan. The strength coach at Montverde Academy explains his approach… more »

Squats and deadlifts are popular exercises to train explosiveness. To take your athletes to the next level, consider also using the trap bar deadlift… more »

Training with a wearable neuromuscular device may reduce the risk of ACL injuries in female athletes, says this study.

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Training with a wearable neuromuscular device may reduce the risk of ACL tear in female athletes, says this study… more »

At Rocori High School in Cold Springs, Minn., Strength and Conditioning Coach Jake Zauhar runs an event he calls the “Spartan Challenge,” in which student-athletes from all the schools in the conference get motivated by competing in the weightroom… more »

The University of Georgia boasts one of the premier men’s tennis programs in the country. Its strength coach offers a look at the squad’s in-season training… more »

To train a young athlete for his or her sport, it’s important to understand the general physical preparedness phase of periodization… more »

The single-leg Romanian deadlift is a great exercise for training balance and eliminating asymmetries. Here’s an in-depth look at how to teach it… more »

The improvement of running speed is one of the three fundamental pillars of athletic improvement, and it initially needs to be coached. Here are three specific drills to initiate the speed development process… more »

Looking for a new way to increase your athletes’ quickness while lessening impact? This author suggests sand training, which helps achieve the ideal 45-degree body angle when accelerating out of a cut… more »

High school girls can sometimes be hesitant to work hard in the weightroom. Here’s how to get them excited about making gains… more »

The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers offers his ideas on circuit training as well as a sample program for preseason training… more »

When Strength and Conditioning Coach Jake Zauhar introduced the “Spartan Challenge” at Rocori High School in Cold Springs, Minn., five summers ago, it was a small event where local athletes could face off in a variety of exercises before the school year began. With great results and feedback, it’s grown in both size and scope each year since… more »

On the water, surfers rely on their upper bodies for paddling, lower bodies for explosive movements, and core for torque. On land, their training should reflect this… more »

Having quick, agile athletes is vital to most sports, so it should be a focus for every strength and conditioning program. We asked a roundtable of experts how they satisfy the need for speed in their training… more »

From conferences to colleagues, there are myriad professional development resources that athletic trainers can use to grow in the field… more »

From conferences to colleagues, there are tons of resources athletic trainers can use for professional growth. The key is being open to all of them… more »

Bigger might be better for college football linemen in the trenches, but retaining those pounds after graduation can cause health issues. To get its senior linemen focused on lifelong wellness, Dartmouth College holds an annual post-season weight loss competition… more »

What happens when you take meat, eggs, and dairy out of an athlete’s diet? Going vegan is possible for high performance, but only with a clear understanding of the hurdles… more »

There is a lot of confusion over the best time and way to stretch muscles in order to increase range of motion. Our expert explains how to do it right… more »

What are the best lifts for developing explosiveness in basketball players? A state champion coach lists his top five… more »