We are becoming an assessment happy industry and that is a good thing. The more we know about our clients (within reason) the better we can address their goals. Questions…
Assessing Speed
Category: Multi-Directional Speed
5 Tips for Running a Successful Speed Session
With over 30 years of experience working with hundreds of athletes, here are my 5 tips for running a successful speed session. #1 Warm Up for the Day It is…
Speed Camp Organization
The Big Picture One of the most exciting activities a coach can host for athletes is a speed camp. Speed camps bring energy and passion to any program, team, or…
Great Body Control
What Exactly is Great Body Control? When you see an athlete with great agility and quickness you never forget it. They seem to float across the court or field. They…
How to Evaluate Sprinting
When coaches evaluate sprinting mechanics, what should they look for? Here is a simple template to use when working with multi-directional sport athletes during sprinting. When working with sprinters in…
Bend Your Knees
One of the most common phrases said in athletics is Bend Your Knees. It is an important phrase with good reason. When an athlete bends their knees correctly they are in…
Valuable Sports Coaching Skills
Teach a Young Sports Coach If you have been a coach in the industry for quite sometime, have you taken the time to show any interest in helping younger coaches?…
Basketball Conditioning Drills
When I first began coaching basketball, I developed a set of basketball conditioning drills for my players. I called them the “Final Four” of basketball conditioning drills. There are four drills…
Basketball Speed and Quickness
Basketball speed and quickness...why do some players have it and others don't? This is an easy one....Genetics! Is that the only way basketball players can have an explosive, quick first…
On Court Speed Training
Off season basketball begins in June and it is now in session. It is paramount that work on the offensive and defensive systems be mastered. Coaches must understand how important…