Relative Age Effect
The relative age effect is when children born in, or close to, a critical age cut-off period may have a sporting and academic advantage.
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Velocity-Based Training
Velocity-based training is simply a method of training which uses a piece of technology to track the movement speed of the exercise.
8 Must Read S&C Books: PART II
This is our second list of eight must-read strength and conditioning books. Check out the list to see what you should be learning about!
Peak Weight Velocity
Youth practitioners need to know what peak weight velocity is, and how to programme safely for athletes during accelerated periods of growth.
Coaching Cues
Every coach uses coaching cues, and different cues can have a big impact, but very few coaches give them a second thought.
Massage
This article looks into the science of massage and whether it is actually useful for recovery from exercise.
GPS (Wearables): Part 2 – Metrics and Application
GPS devices are often used to measure the workload of athletes. In this article, we explain what you need to measure and why.
GPS (Wearables): Part 1 – Technology, Validity, and Reliability
The use of GPS devices in sport has become increasingly popular in recent years, but is the technology accurate?
Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
Heart rate variability is a method of measuring athletes’ fitness and fatigue to determine their readiness to train and prevent overtraining.
Dynamic Strength Index
The dynamic strength index can show if an athlete requires maximal strength training, ballistic strength training, or concurrent training.
Plyometric Training
Plyometrics are often used to bridge the gap between strength and speed, and are a potent training method for enhancing athletic performance.
Star Excursion Balance Test
The Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) is a simple, but time intensive, test used to measure dynamic balance/dynamic postural control.
Y Balance Test™
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
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
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
