What’s a Rep? When defining a repetition (rep), we might define it as the completion of an action. The definition describes what a rep is. It doesn’t describe the quality of that rep. As strength coaches, we need to define the quality of what a rep is in order to have a model of movement […]
We all have strengths and limitations that define our perspective in speed development. The strength coach that comes primarily from the weight-room might look at strength being the primary determinant of speed. The sports scientist might frame speed in terms of ground reaction time. The track coach sees stride length and stride frequency… I consider
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It goes without saying, if an athlete is in a better “athletic stance”, then she can generate more power. But, what does it take to get into a better athletic stance? Mobility for Ankle Power A part of an athlete’s body that is often overlooked and lacking mobility is the ankle. The ankles, due to
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Why Rebounder Training? Having owned and operated several speed academies since 1994, I have experience with many different types of training tools. A good coach knows a training tool is to serve a purpose. It certainly isn’t to build your philosophy around. I have been known for being extremely resourceful when it comes to using
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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 to First Ask When Assessing Speed Are we qualified to assess properly? Do we really know what we’re looking for when assessing speed? Understanding Assessing
Thoughts to Consider with Body Weight Exercise There is a reason gymnastics is NOT easy. Body weight exercises are hard. It is kind of odd, but I agree and disagree with this statement. On one hand, the merit of performing body weight exercises positively influences correct patterns of movement through control of the body. On
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There are many sad stories of young and older coaches not going full in on their dreams because they fear what others might say or believe about them. If this applies to you, then you need to hear these 3 tips right now! Tip #1 – Listen to Your Voice, Not Theirs When you are
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The purity of youth sports is still there, you just have to dig a little harder to find it these days. Back in the Day We always talk about “Back in the Day”, as if we had it so much different as kids. In a way we did, but it is still so much that
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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 important to make sure athletes are warmed up in all planes of motion and levels for each workout. If you really want to optimize the
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Our talks about Youth Development, in my opinion, need to be more focused on the mental side versus the physical side. Let me explain… The volume of exercise/play that kids can do, or should I say are “capable of doing”, is very high. They play hard, rest quickly and play some more. This can go
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