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We are proud to recognize Lyla Dooley as our Champion of the Month for July, 2019. As soon as Lyla walks in the gym …

Over the years I’ve used as many analogies as possible to explain to folks how athletic development and sports performance works…and doesn’t work. I’ve …

We are proud to honor Alison Jenkins as our Champion of the Month for June, 2019. Alison is the epitome of a dedicated and …

Every now and then I get a question from an athlete or parent that stops me in my tracks. This was no exception. Not …

Maggie Cizmar’s big smile and ability to light up the room aren’t the only reasons why she has been chosen as our Champion of …

Speed is an absolute game changer. No matter the age or the sport, faster young athletes can affect the course of any game. The …

Youth Speed Training Acceleration Athletes in any sport, need to be able to accelerate as quickly as possible to get to the ball or …

Coaches – Do You Raise Your Hand? By: Coach Zach Even-esh When I began pursuing my career as a Strength Coach I was also a …

Should Sprinting and Jumping Athletes Use Plyometrics? By Keats Snideman, CSCS, LMT What Are Plyometrics? Probably one of the most commonly used (and abused) …

Vertical Jump Training: how to explode to the next level By: Michael Harper   Why is the vertical jump test seen as such an …

Chains and Bands for Explosive Power By: Darryn Fiske The next big thing in weight training today seems to be the use of chains …

Overcoming the Strength Plateau By: Mickey Marotti, MS.MA.,C.S.C.S. One of the most frequent questions that a strength coach, trainer, or specialist will get is, …