Peak Weight Velocity

Tom Green

Youth practitioners need to know what peak weight velocity is, and how to programme safely for athletes during accelerated periods of growth.

Coaching Cues

Brett Bartholomew

Every coach uses coaching cues, and different cues can have a big impact, but very few coaches give them a second thought.

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Massage

Owen Walker

This article looks into the science of massage and whether it is actually useful for recovery from exercise.

HRV

Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

Owen Walker

Heart rate variability is a method of measuring athletes’ fitness and fatigue to determine their readiness to train and prevent overtraining.

Plyometric Training

Owen Walker

Plyometrics are often used to bridge the gap between strength and speed, and are a potent training method for enhancing athletic performance.

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Star Excursion Balance Test

Owen Walker

The Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) is a simple, but time intensive, test used to measure dynamic balance/dynamic postural control.

Y Balance Test

Y Balance Test™

Owen Walker

The Y Balance Test is a simple, reliable test used to measure dynamic balance and was developed to simplify the Star Excursion Balance Test.

Cold Water Immersion

Owen Walker

Cold water immersion therapy is becoming an increasingly popular recovery protocol, but there is still many unknowns with its use.

8 Must Read S&C Books

Owen Walker

8 MUST READ S&C BOOKS: PART I This selection of S&C/sports science books is the ultimate starting place for any new coaches and practitioners. About these books If you want to become a … Read more

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Maximal Aerobic Speed (MAS)

Owen Walker

Maximal aerobic speed (MAS) is the lowest running speed at which VO2 max occurs, and is typically referred to as the ‘velocity at VO2 max’.

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