Bridging the Gap: My Powerlifting Experience with EliteFTS
Two years ago I stepped inside the EliteFTS S4 Compound for the first time for Learn to Train 6. A lot has changed in the past two years, and it all started with that first experience at an EliteFTS seminar.
Mistakes 101: Too Much Surfing, Not Enough Lifting
Do not oversaturate your mind with the knowledge of the internet and forget to do what really counts.
The Letter Every Volunteer Coach Want to Send to Parents
I’m the one who answered the call when the league said they didn’t have enough coaches
How Are We Judged As Strength Coaches?
Wins and losses? Injury prevention? Fourth-quarter dominance?
You vs We — What Kind of Coach Are You?
Your success as a coach may depend on which group you belong to.
LISTEN: How Mike Boyle Became a Coach of Influence
One of the original strength coaches in the industry, Coach Boyle talks training, leadership, and more of what coaches need to hear.
Tough Love Coaching: Is this the End?
Can coaches get away with what they used to? Do they need to change?
Summer Training for Football (with 8-Week Program)
Like no other sport in America, football relies on a productive off-season to dominate in the fall.
The National Strength And Conditioning Association Joins With Volt Athle...
Technology on the forefront of strength & conditioning
WATCH: The Four-Step Coaching Process
Following this revolving approach is the key to creating an environment that strengthens the athletes and solidifies the program.
LISTEN: How Adam Feit Got RYPT
Adam Feit shares how to optimize your coaching experience at every level.
First Female Coach in the NBA
The San Antonio Spurs' Greg Popovich makes history by hiring the first female coach in the NBA. See how ESPNW Woman of the year Becky Hammond is adjusting to this year.
Eight Great Sports Performance Articles You Need to Read
Some outstanding sports performance articles you may have missed last month
Broaden Perspective for Greater Success in Lifting
Before writing off a training method, look deeper into the reasons for the program design. The perception is not always the reality.
Leadership Values to Be a Better Coach
The presenters at the Sports Performance Training Summit didn't only explain the virtues needed to be a great coach—they demonstrated them.
The Mechanics of Recovery: Knowing When to Recharge
Quit pretending you are a Ferrari when you are (in fact) a second-hand high-mileage Ford Focus.
Promo: Elitefts Sports Performance Training Summit
A brand new event by elitefts premieres this weekend. Will you be there?
Duffin Joins Efferding and Spoto for Las Vegas Training
The World's Strongest Bodybuilder makes his statement on Chris Duffin: The Mad Scientist of Powerlifting.
PUSH Your Athletes with Velocity Based Training
Implement a cutting-edge measurement system to regulate your training.
'Tis the (Basketball) Season
Build it in the gym, show it on the court -- sample programs to condition your ballers.
Perks of Being a Strength Coach
Mentoring athletes is a given. Here are four other benefits of the profession.
Coaches Should Ditch These Nonsense Training Beliefs
Being a coach requires more than just body-slamming fans who storm the field.
How Not to Behave and Why
Avoid these career-crushing errors that most strength coaches inadvertently commit.
Basic Principles of In-season Training
You have two options during the competitive months: progress or regress…I digress.
The 13 Attributes for Gridiron Dominance
It takes more than two-a-days and Prowler pushes to win conference championships.
Team Sports Are Not About Individual Glory
What do you do when a win for yourself is a loss for your team?
S&C Industry Leaders Talk Shop
What happens when three of the most influential coaches sit down at the elitefts compound?
The Dark Side of Program Comparison
Teach your kids to be the best they can be, not the best on YouTube.
Overlooked Factors in Athlete Programming
Realize that basketball isn't just basketball, soccer isn't just soccer, and football isn't just football.
Making the Best Use of Summer Training
This article is dedicated to all those involved in the greatest season for strength coaches…the summer!
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.
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.
The Devil Is in the Details
Does your focus on the big training picture make you miss the details that can ensure your success?
A Lion in Iron: Think First, Train Second
Do you think in absolutes? A poor mindset can sabotage your training progress.
Three Questions with Dennis Cuturic
Interview with Duquesne University Strength & Conditioning Coach, Dennis Cuturic
Understanding the Principles Behind Programming
It is not the percentages in 5/3/1, or the use of bands in Westside training that make these programs special.
No Bullsh*t: How To Not Sound Like an Idiot
For those times when you do have to open your mouth and speak…
Friday Technique Video: Proper Execution of the Power Clean
Are you hurting your athletes more than helping them?
If I Could Do It All Again, Part 1
I often think about what I would do differently if I coached again.
Do It: Interns
Whether you are an intern or a coach who is advising interns…consider these points from the men who have been there.
The Big Seminar: Matt Rhodes, Part 2
In this segment from the “Big Seminar 2,” Matt Rhodes explains why you need to “know who you are talking to.”
