Ask any coach, power is a prioritized physical quality for athletes. How do we develop power? Variable Resistance Training (VRT).
I believe that the individualization of programming in team sports is the real holy grail of strength and conditioning. The application of the 3×3 programming matrix will ensure that each player will have the best opportunity to improve in the areas of dire need.
It was a team atmosphere that made me fall in love with sports, and it is a team atmosphere that has been restored to my athletic participation through powerlifting.
At the end of the day, the player who can move the fastest within the context of their sport will almost always be more successful.
At the bottom of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is food, shelter, and safety. If your athlete doesn’t have one of these three things, how can you expect them to perform at their best?
Many youth athletes are spending precious time and energy just to go get tired and worn out. Are you wasting time, energy, and money?
The two most important things when working with kids: keep them interested and show them how far they can go with proper training protocols.
As strength and conditioning coaches, we need to adapt to every athlete who walks into our weight room.
Like no other sport in America, football relies on a productive off-season to dominate in the fall.
