Diving
Locker Room Quote of the Week, March 7: Walter Payton
“I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field.” —Walter Payton, NFL Hall-of-Fame Running Back How you play the game defines [...]
Exercise of the Week: Shoulder LYTW
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, and it's used frequently in most sports. The joint itself is a ball and socket, enabling a high degree of [...]
What It Takes to Make This Catch
This might be the greatest catch ever, and some may wonder how it’s even possible. A play like this isn’t due to luck. The athlete must have incredible skills even [...]
Stretching With the ‘Dawgs
If you’re feeling as stiff as the diving board, it’s time to work on your flexibility. University of Georgia assistant swim coach Brian Smith is on deck with STACK [...]
Surf Training with Frankie Hejduk
For Columbus Crew captain Frankie Hejduk, cross training isn’t done on the field or in the weight room. He prefers to hit the beach. Growing up in a small town [...]
Defending a Penalty Kick with Wake Forest
When it comes to penalty kicks, Wake Forest assistant men’s soccer coach Jon Lowery believes that “all the pressure is on the shooter, not really on the goalkeeper.” Staying cool [...]
Protecting the Net
The five to 10 seconds it takes to set up and execute the corner kick are among the most exciting seconds any sport has to offer. Bodies are flying, diving [...]
Effective Basketball Sprints
Performing short sprints that begin with some type of athletic movement, such as belly sprints or back sprints, will improve agility and reaction time. Belly and back sprints effectively simulate [...]