Football is one of the few sports that cannot be PLAYED year round, but it must be TRAINED year round.
Interview with Cam Davidson, Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at Penn State University
In the days of the entitled millennial, nothing ruins a young person quite like giving them something they did not earn.
By the time athletes are in college, they have bad or good habits.
I really do not believe you can even scratch the surface on what it takes to be a strength and conditioning coach with an internship that is less than 600 hours for a semester.
Presentations from Joel Jamieson, Dr. John Berardi, Dr. Disa Hatfield, and Mike Favre from the NSCA National Conference In Las Vegas, NV
How do you let people know that you are good at what you do and get them to believe in you?
Individuals with disabilities are being offered more and more opportunities to train and compete at a high level in various sports.
The best coaches are the best thieves and this is something else I stole from Brian Cain.
Baseball players tend to be a part of those particular athletes that do not see the connection of increased strength and power with increased performance on the field.
Gabriel Naspinki interviews Buddy Morris at the Elitefts Learn to Train 6 Seminar.
If you consistently do everything right, it all adds up.
Interview with Flagler College Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Tom Palumbo
I think it is important to look to the past to avoid future mistakes.
There is a fine line between having enough variety to elicit a training effect and being able to become proficient at the movement.
Every client has the right to an effective program. It’s all about applying accommodating, modifying, and offering support.
An interview with University at Buffalo Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Nate Harvey.
James “The Thinker” Smith answers questions from the Elitefts.com™ Q&A.
Jensen’s conclusion to the Flexible Periodization Method series.
Training Athletes Using Velocity Based Training eBook by Elitefts™ Dr. Bryan Mann.
I often think about what I would do differently if I coached again.
Elitefts™ coaches and columnists discuss their views on the best in–season templates for football.
I have had the privilege of mentoring numerous interns trying to become a strength & conditioning coach
As we get stronger, everything changes and we have to keep adapting the program in order to keep getting stronger.
What can you add to the most common CrossFit training sessions to address the athlete’s needs?
Training tips from Marc Bartley and Dave Tate to take your total from novice to elite.
What happens when an athlete joins a CrossFit gym when training for their sport?
Ryan Williams Interviews Elitefts.com™ Coach Buddy Morris on their new ebook.
I didn’t have any idea that there was such a thing as a strength and conditioning coach.
To be truly successful in powerlifting, one must be seriously motivated.
Interview with Head Strength Coaches Chad Scott of Charleston Southern, Tim Kontos of Virginia Commonwealth, and John-Michael Davis of Eastern Kentucky
As far as relating to the athletes, I think that because you are around them every day, you will pick up on the current trends.
James The Thinker Smith answers questions from the Elitefts.com™ Q&A
Our athletes deserve the best programs possible.
Here are the five dysfunctions of a team and how they relate to strength and conditioning.
If you understand simple physics, anatomy, and biomechanics, you can understand movement better.
APRE: The Scientifically Proven Fastest Way to Get Strong by Elitefts™ Columnist Bryan Mann
There are so many people who say they want to become strength coaches but are unwilling or do not know how to take advantage of all the learning opportunities available to them.
Who you ridin’ with? Them or us? Deep love or cheap lust?
Whether you are an intern or a coach who is advising interns…consider these points from the men who have been there.
The day you stop learning is the day you stop living.
After reading the review summary of the video of the elitefts roundtable on programs and programming, I felt I had to put my ideas down to join the discussion.
The problem for many is distinguishing who is authentic, who is not, and who is a pseudo expert.
A look at the fan's perspective of injuries in pro football and some preventive strategies for a few of them.
If you are a strength and conditioning coach, or looking to break into the industry, it’s time you think about these relevant points.
Teaching the Olympic lifts can be difficult. Using isometric holds can benefit both coaches and athletes.
“I like training athletes, but when you can help a child walk or save someone’s life, that’s a big deal.”
Elitefts Team Strength Coach Matt Rhodes outlines a day in his life.
Take a break, read a book, drink a beer, connect with others, and do something that you enjoy outside of work.
Elitefts.com™ Sports Performance Podcast Audio Interview with Dan John
Elitefts™ Coach and Director of Education outlines the 5 Es for Strength & Conditioning Coaches.
There are three things in this world that you should never be able to buy—trust, loyalty, and integrity.