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 [...]
Hoping for Big Training Gains This Summer? Take Your Sleep Seriously
Summer is here. For many young athletes, that means the abolishment of a consistent bedtime. With school suddenly a non-factor in their routine, many teens fall into the habit of [...]
How an Elite Club Volleyball Team Learned to Jump Higher Without Any Actual Jump Training
In February 2018, I was fortunate to be given the opportunity to train the 14- and 15-year-old girls volleyball teams of the Chicago Elite Volleyball Club. These girls have been [...]
Why Soccer Players Should Strength Train
The weight room can be an intimidating place. Especially if you’re the youngest, smallest or weakest player on your soccer team. High school soccer players often get the reputation of [...]
5 Rules for Running a Successful High School Strength and Conditioning Program
There are over 35,000 high schools across America. Most feature some sort of strength and conditioning program meant to enhance the performance of their student-athletes. These programs seem great, as [...]
The Costly Speed Training Mistake Slowing Down Young Athletes
Now more than ever, sports reward speed. No matter the sport or the age of the athlete, the faster and more explosive players will not only get more opportunities, but [...]
A Simple Strength Training Strategy for Multi-Sport Athletes
Even in this world of kids failing kindergarten entrance exams and specializing in sport at the age of 7; there are still a few athletes that compete...
The Training That’s Made Dwight Freeney an Ageless Pass-Rushing Wonder
Dwight Freeney is still terrorizing quarterbacks. The 37-year-old defensive end recently signed with the Seattle Seahawks, and his debut proved he’s still got gas in the tank. In 18 snaps, [...]
7 Unhealthy Habits to Stop to Improve your Kids Fitness
Nobody's perfect. While we might have good intentions with signing our kids up for sports classes, we can't resist giving in to a few sweet treats or...
Top Strength Coaches Share Their Best Advice for High School Football Players
Every year, college football strength coaches get a new batch of freshmen they need to whip into shape. Some of these athletes did a great job with their high school football [...]