Every profession has something to prepare for… Here are 10 things to consider as a new coach.
The art of bro lifting has infiltrated the ranks of strength coaching like never before. What in the world are we teaching these kids?
Do you teach them the squat, bench, and deadlift the same way you would teach a powerlifter? If not, what differences are there?
I had a conversation with Coach Jeff Ward that not only humbled me, but shook me to my core. I thought I had been focused on convictions, but ego had slipped into the driver’s seat.
Answer two questions about yourself, go do shit, and be prepared for the hard work to not always be gratifying immediately. Then you’re on your way.
After publication of the Swing Block Method, emails came non-stop from coaches asking how to implement the program in their schools. Here is the answer. The program within will give your team the greatest strength results it has ever seen.
It’s interesting — as strength coaches, we constantly talk about the need for good programming and consistency, but having flexibility is undoubtedly a key component.
When you say “culture”, are you sure you know what you’re referring to? Here’s what this word means to our program.
Do you know how to properly evaluate a program or the exercises that make it up?
How you learn and who you listen to will determine whether or not you keep growing in this industry.
How prepared are freshmen athletes for the rigors of strength and conditioning at the collegiate level? A recent survey asked this question and the results are in contention.
Determine what factors matter and measure accordingly. For the clean and jerk, and snatch, this may mean a need to reevaluate the implications of average velocity.
A culture shift has robbed us of personal accountability. It’s time for a change.
Build it in the gym, show it on the court -- sample programs to condition your ballers.
How to alter programming to fit the needs of your athletes.
Being a coach requires more than just body-slamming fans who storm the field.
Your first impression defines the coach-athlete relationship that determines your program's success.
Being open to criticism from an experienced coach may be what you need to build a better program.
What do you do when a win for yourself is a loss for your team?
Strength and conditioning is constantly evolving, never at a faster rate than now.
A lot of people on this planet can read what you wrote, so choose your words carefully.
University of North Texas Coach explains his specialized multi-year system of training for his champion collegiate athletes.
Those guys involved with the Manhattan Project did not have to deal with the politics and bureaucracy of modern day musclehead research. This guide will help you get that doctoral dissertation moving forward.
Does your focus on the big training picture make you miss the details that can ensure your success?
Moderate your training for optimal gains.
Train to Failure, or Not Train to Failure? That is the Question!
The term strength and conditioning usually brings visions of a meathead coach loading plates, spotting athletes, and screaming motivational words.
The first thing you should do before every journey is figure out how you will reach the final destination.
The unexplored advantages of respiratory muscle training (RMT).
The long-term development of an athlete should always be in the forefront of every training program.
Many times you have to work with what you have in front of you.
This month, I will hand over the reins to a good friend and great coach and listen to a great mind, Andrew Paul!
Respiratory muscle training may be the weak link in your training program.
When it comes to training athletes, certain individualities need to be considered.
By examining your training and categorizing your movements, you can prioritize to achieve results.
All of these weird creatures were trying to go see someone they did not know to ask him to give them something they already had.
Here are the five dysfunctions of a team and how they relate to strength and conditioning.
Who you ridin’ with? Them or us? Deep love or cheap lust?
This is where the art of coaching comes into the picture.
While education is hugely important, another part of learning is the ability to ask effective questions.
Depending on the position you play, the type and level of fitness that you require may differ.
It is imperative that we don’t become narrow-minded and biased when choosing how we train our athletes.
Getting athletes to believe in their training program can be a tough task.
There are some things that reading and education can’t buy.
While strength and conditioning coaches need to keep their athletes in proper shape throughout the year, they must also be conscious and realistic about their players’ needs.