LISTEN: Megan Young Sets Standards High for Athletes... and Herself
LISTEN: Megan Young Sets Standards High for Athletes... and Herself

The last thing Megan Young ever wants is someone to limit her as a coach by labeling her or her athletes

Use Your Inside Voice and Be Front Stage
Use Your Inside Voice and Be Front Stage

A lot of people on this planet can read what you wrote, so choose your words carefully.

Training for Warriors Podcast
Training for Warriors Podcast

Elitefts alumni Martin Rooney has established himself as a leader in the industry.

LISTEN: Shawn Windle talks NBA Strength and Conditioning
LISTEN: Shawn Windle talks NBA Strength and Conditioning

The Indiana Pacers have taken a blue-collar approach to their success on the court. Shawn Windle has a lot to do with it.

"Everyone Knows Me As A Dick"
"Everyone Knows Me As A Dick"

Stevey P gives your athletes a mental body slam.

Who's the Mann?
Who's the Mann?

Interview with Bryan Mann, University of Missouri Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning and Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training.

LISTEN: Major League Sports Performance in the Steel City
LISTEN: Major League Sports Performance in the Steel City

When I found out that one of the most respected strength & conditioning coaches I knew was hired by the Pirates to oversee the sports performance of the entire organization; I was elated.

The Development of a Multi-Year System of Training for Collegiate Football Players
The Development of a Multi-Year System of Training for Collegiate Footba...

University of North Texas Coach explains his specialized multi-year system of training for his champion collegiate athletes.

LISTEN: Off-Season NFL Training with Brett Bartholomew
LISTEN: Off-Season NFL Training with Brett Bartholomew

Brett Bartholomew is one of the brightest young strength coaches in the industry, listen to this podcast and hear why.

Eight Must-Have Physical Attributes for a College-Bound Athlete
Eight Must-Have Physical Attributes for a College-Bound Athlete

If you are about to enter your freshman year of college, follow these tips for an easy transition.

Buddy Morris: Back in the League
Buddy Morris: Back in the League

Buddy Morris returns to the League as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Arizona Cardinals

BUYERS BEWARE!
BUYERS BEWARE!

Hiring an online coach should be done with caution. Who should you avoid?

The No BullSh*t Podcast
The No BullSh*t Podcast

elitefts™ Columnist (and owner of NBS Fitness in Memphis, Tennessee) David Allen talks about how he made his dream a reality.

Dave Tate Questions Team elitefts
Dave Tate Questions Team elitefts

Reevaluating the future of team elitefts.

Why My Staff Hates Me
Why My Staff Hates Me

When you coach, train, or live, do you do what is best for the group or what is best for you?

Tips to Crush the Combine Tests
Tips to Crush the Combine Tests

These tips to crush the NFL Combine can make the difference between watching from up in the cheap seats and a signing that double comma Nike contract.

Is Your Bulls**t Detector On?
Is Your Bulls**t Detector On?

Are your info sources qualified? Or are you counting on secondhand questionable advice?

Elitefts Sports Performance Podcast: The Spot Athletics
Elitefts Sports Performance Podcast: The Spot Athletics

Interview with JL Holdsworth and Nic Bronkall of The Spot Athletics.

The Fastest Sport on Ice: Things You Don't Know About Bobsled
The Fastest Sport on Ice: Things You Don't Know About Bobsled

Think you are a superstar in your Flexible Flyer sled and may have missed your calling? Learn all you need to know to get ready for the next US Olympic Bobsled Team trials.

Buddy Morris: The Next Chapter
Buddy Morris: The Next Chapter

Back as the Head Strength Coach at the University of Buffalo, Buddy Morris takes time to talk shop.

A Lion in Iron: Think First, Train Second
A Lion in Iron: Think First, Train Second

Do you think in absolutes? A poor mindset can sabotage your training progress.

The Angry Coach: A Big Part of My Coaching Philosophy
The Angry Coach: A Big Part of My Coaching Philosophy

Do you know the difference between a coach and a cartoon character?

Thoughts on Coaching
Thoughts on Coaching

Random thoughts, training concepts and wisdom from three decades as a coach.

WATCH: Weight Room Mistakes
WATCH: Weight Room Mistakes

Has this trend in coaching taken things in the wrong direction?

WATCH: How to Control Arousal for Bigger Lifts
WATCH: How to Control Arousal for Bigger Lifts

Ed Coan and Kirk Karwoski mastered it. Will you?

Wise Words for Aspiring Strength Coaches
Wise Words for Aspiring Strength Coaches

The under-the-bar and academic experiences needed to become a successful strength coach.

Elitefts Sports Performance Podcast (Episode 6)
Elitefts Sports Performance Podcast (Episode 6)

Joe Kenn is one of the most influential strength and conditioning coaches in the industry.

How to Deal with Difficult Coaches
How to Deal with Difficult Coaches

Clashing with challenging coaches or parents? Here are the most effective strategies to help cope with them.

Strong(her) Coaching (Part 2): Principles and Philosophy
Strong(her) Coaching (Part 2): Principles and Philosophy

A roundtable discussion with fourteen of the top female strength and conditioning coaches in the country.

Ruck & Maul: In Season Physical Preparation for Rugby
Ruck & Maul: In Season Physical Preparation for Rugby

Ashley outlines the physical preparation program for each member on the rugby team.

Three Questions with Anthony Donskov
Three Questions with Anthony Donskov

Strength and conditioning coaches have the ability to change lives, instill discipline, teamwork, and attention to detail.

Training with Purpose: Strength Training Considerations for Athletes
Training with Purpose: Strength Training Considerations for Athletes

The term strength and conditioning usually brings visions of a meathead coach loading plates, spotting athletes, and screaming motivational words.

The Sad State of DIII Strength and Conditioning
The Sad State of DIII Strength and Conditioning

We were promoting what was right, but small private schools sometimes do not have the money to do what is right.

The 3 Ps of Peak Performance
The 3 Ps of Peak Performance

Be the person that makes everyone around you better.

Training and Coaching: Getting It Done (Part 2)
Training and Coaching: Getting It Done (Part 2)

Coaching, training, planning…it is all in a days work.

Dear Coaches
Dear Coaches

Be a great coach because it will be seen through each athlete.

Training and Coaching: Get Under the Bar! (Part 1)
Training and Coaching: Get Under the Bar! (Part 1)

It’s incredible what you can learn under the bar, especially as a strength coach.

Strong(her) Coaching (Part 1): Athletic Influence
Strong(her) Coaching (Part 1): Athletic Influence

A roundtable discussion with fourteen of the top female strength and conditioning coaches in the country.

The Adversity Quotient and the Tree of Success
The Adversity Quotient and the Tree of Success

Adversity does not build character, it reveals it.

Speed vs. Speed-Strength
Speed vs. Speed-Strength

It is the quantity of the quality of work that matters…

Training with Purpose: Programming Thoughts and Considerations for the New Year
Training with Purpose: Programming Thoughts and Considerations for the N...

Naspinski once again visits block periodization and offers tips you can apply to your training in the coming year.

5 Things That Are Wrong with This Country
5 Things That Are Wrong with This Country

Fixing these issues with our athletes will not fix our country, but we all need to start where we can make the most impact.

American Weightlifting: Seven Questions for Greg Everett
American Weightlifting: Seven Questions for Greg Everett

Interview with Greg Everett on his new documentary American Weightlifting

A Career After Coaching
A Career After Coaching

Mark Watts gives advice to a coach looking for other professional options.

Elitefts Sports Performance Podcast (Episode 5)
Elitefts Sports Performance Podcast (Episode 5)

Interview with Todd Hamer, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Robert Morris University

Ruck & Maul: In Season, Gym Based Programming
Ruck & Maul: In Season, Gym Based Programming

Do not just blindly follow this training template with your teams, but experiment with elements of it and come up with what works best in your own environment.

Lessons from West Point (Part 3)
Lessons from West Point (Part 3)

In the final installment of the series, Mark Watts talks about the modifications to the WSBB training methods for athletes.

Training with Purpose: Rebuilding
Training with Purpose: Rebuilding

I need to use my coaching eyes when I look at my own training.

Lessons from West Point (Part 2)
Lessons from West Point (Part 2)

In Part 2, Mark Watts talks about difficult recruitment, traveling for his own training, and adaptations to athlete programming.

Head Games: Training the Neck to Reduce Concussions
Head Games: Training the Neck to Reduce Concussions

Concussions have become a major issue in sports and coaches have a responsibility to protect their athletes

Lessons from West Point (Part 1)
Lessons from West Point (Part 1)

I am living out of a car and sleeping on a couch while coaching at the most historically significant institution of higher learning in the country.

By the Coach for the Coach: An Interview with Andrew Paul
By the Coach for the Coach: An Interview with Andrew Paul

This month, I will hand over the reins to a good friend and great coach and listen to a great mind, Andrew Paul!

Developing an Athlete's Aerobic Capacity
Developing an Athlete's Aerobic Capacity

It’s not about running your athletes into the ground.

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