Athletes Who Want to Run Fast Shouldn’t Waste Time With Traditional Leg Curls
Hamstring injuries can be a real problem for sprinting athletes. Not only do they sideline the athlete for weeks at a time, but they are also very likely to reoccur. [...]
The Five Essential Movements for Building Athletic Strength
For an athlete or coach who's just beginning to dive into the world of strength and conditioning, the topic has arguably never felt more confusing. As the internet continues to [...]
Why ‘Reactive Agility’ Is Important for Athletes—And How You Can Train It
When people think of agility, they think of changing directions. Cutting, stopping, going backwards, veering, that sort of thing. To me, agility is more than that. Agility is about applying [...]
Teach Young Baseball Players How to Get Baserunners Out
Controlling baserunners is an important part of a baseball team’s defensive strategy. Done right, a team can get extra outs and can severely disrupt the other team’s base-running strategies, potentially [...]
If You’re Simply Assigning Sets and Reps, You’re Failing as a Strength and Conditioning Coach
Strength and conditioning coaches have never been more important. While the one-sentence job description for the role might be something as simple as "Design training routines for student-athletes," the responsibilities [...]
Why Simply ‘Getting Shots Up’ Isn’t Enough to Make You a Better Shooter
It’s been my experience that most basketball players are really good shooters in their driveways or when they are alone at the neighborhood court. However, this rarely translates to game [...]