7 Strength Training Techniques That Definitely Do Not Work
When it comes to working out, sometimes creativity is not always a good thing. Trying to change tried and true exercises and techniques to improve results, or simply to look [...]
7 Steps to Alleviate Sore Muscles
How to heal sore muscles: Sore muscles are extremely common in our weight training community but that doesn't mean that it is normal. We shouldn't have...
How Strength Coaches Build Training Programs
One of the questions I get a lot is how do I write strength programs for my athletes. Most people don't seem to understand how much effort goes into...
Get Faster to Pitch Harder
When I was in college I was told as many others were as well, to run distances for leg strength. Now many pitching coaches will say that running...
Top 5 Baseball Strength Training Myths
Superstition is as synonymous with baseball as pine tar and Cracker Jacks. Some superstitions, like not washing your lucky socks, are harmless (although...
Hockey Training Designed Specifically for Goalies
Tell anyone who has ever played hockey that goalies are different and they will look at you with an expression like 'duh – I know', but I am not talking...
Joe Mauer’s Secret to Long-Term Success
With a loud “thwack,” a baseball leaps off Joe Mauer’s bat and climbs through the crisp morning air. About 380 feet later, the ball clears the outfield fence in right center, [...]
17 Insanely Expensive College Athletic Training Facilities
When the University of Oregon unveiled its stunning new football training facility, the first question many people asked was, "Sweet sassy molassey, how much did that thing cost?" The answer: [...]
How to Practice Softball Pitching During the Season
To prescribing a fastpitch softball pitching practice schedule, first you must identify game days and off days. The remaining softball pitching practice...
How to Train With Shin Splints
Photo: Racetri Shin splints are one of the most common injuries among runners. They are characterized by pain and inflammation along the inside of the...