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The Importance of Training Sports-Specific Movements & Skills

Jason Kelly2024-09-16T16:40:12-05:002024-10-01|Sports, Strength Training|

The principle of specificity is the cornerstone of athletic training. It states that the body adapts to the specific demands placed on it. This means that to improve performance in a particular sport, an athlete [...]

Russian Shock Method- Jump Higher, Sprint Faster Instantly!

Jason Kelly2024-09-16T16:23:46-05:002024-09-30|Strength Training|

To improve speed, power, and explosiveness, you need to practice and train using the shock method.The "shock method" is the foundation of plyometric training, emphasized by Yuri Verkhoshansky. He was a Russian track and field [...]

The Aerobic-Anaerobic Connection: Building a Strong Foundation for Peak Performance

Jason Kelly2024-09-16T16:38:42-05:002024-09-26|Running, Strength Training|

The integration and function of the aerobic and anaerobic energy systems are crucial in fitness and athletic performance. A solid aerobic base enhances endurance and elevates the threshold at which your body can sustain higher [...]

Baseball Players: Pull More than You Push

Brad Marlow2024-09-16T16:32:54-05:002024-09-25|Baseball, Strength Training|

Elbows and Racecars"What's it like to drive a Formula One racecar? Imagine driving 70mph in your neighborhood and pulling into your driveway." I remember reading that quote as a kid in my Sports Illustrated magazine. [...]

The Art of Pitching: Developing Velocity, Control, and Movement

Jason Kelly2024-09-16T16:36:47-05:002024-09-23|Baseball, Strength Training|

Pitching in baseball is often described as both an art and a science. While raw talent is crucial, developing into a successful pitcher requires mastering three key aspects: velocity, control, and movement.1. Developing VelocityVelocity is [...]

Victory into Victim

Eric Stull2024-09-16T16:19:20-05:002024-09-20|Athlete, Coaches, Mental Health, Parents, Sports, Youth Athletes, Youth Sports|

“Great job!” “Awesome!” “You’re a hero!”Embed from Getty Images And similar cries echo all around a star scholar-athlete as he is hoisted on the shoulders of his teammates being carried off the field after hitting [...]