The positive effects of ice baths for athletes Your weekly research review Contents of Research Review Original study Barber, Sean; Pattison, John; Brown, Freddy; Hill, Jessica Efficacy of Repeated Cold Water Immersion on Recovery … Read more
Utilise current literature and evidence-based practices to physically prepare athletes to withstand the rigours and demands of athletics.
One blog post, 20 books and hundreds of takeaways! Joy at Work: Organizing Your Professional Life Marie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein For the coach looking to tidy up their work life. Get it … Read more
An investigation of the appropriateness of an experiential learning method referred to as the “Big 5”.
Sleep is deemed essential for recovery and performance in elite sports, yet athletes often deprioritise it in comparison to other factors which may impact recovery.
COVID-19 has affected the way we’ll coach for the foreseeable future. This Blog Post explores how we can navigate around those changes.
Football-specific training or active recovery: which promotes better recovery? Your weekly research review Contents of Research Review Background & Objective What They Did What They Found Practical Takeaways Reviewer’s Comments About the Reviewer … Read more
Communication tips for listening, thinking & decision making
A strategy is an athlete’s road map to achieving their performance goals, and coaches must be strategic to help guide their athletes.
How Much Protein Do Athletes Really Need? Recommendations for both endurance and power athletes. Contents Determining Protein Requirements Protein Requirements for Athletes Energy Restriction Protein Timing Main Takeaways About the Author References Comments … Read more
Intermittent cold water immersion: 8ºC vs. 15ºC Your weekly research review Contents of Research Review Background & Objective What They Did What They Found Practical Takeaways Reviewer’s Comments About the Reviewer Comments Original … Read more
The Best Way to Visualise Testing Data Truly grab coach and athlete attention with Athlete Performance Indexes Contents Introduction Athletic Performance Indexes Identifying Key Performance Indicators Weighing Tests An Example A Practical Solution … Read more
An insight into P.A.C.E. planning for strength and conditioning coaches.
Delve into the science, validity, reliability and practical recommendations for using skinfold calipers to measure body fat.
The success of return-to-sport following anterior shoulder instability treatments Your weekly research review Contents of Research Review Background & Objective What They Did What They Found Practical Takeaways Reviewer’s Comments About the Reviewer … Read more
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