Do you need to do a general preparation phase after a month of no training?
Determining the effects of a 26-day detraining period on strength, speed, and jumping abilities.
Accentuated eccentric training for the muscles & tendons of the knee
Accentuated eccentric training for the muscles & tendons of the knee Your weekly research review Contents of Research Review Background & Objective What They Did What They Found Practical Takeaways Reviewer’s Comments About … Read more
Unilateral versus Bilateral Training in Youth Football Players
Does bilateral and unilateral training enhance performance characteristics, and which training method is potentially more effective.
20 books from 2020 that will make you a better coach
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
Can a Coach Rely on Intuition Alone?
Can a Coach Rely on Intuition Alone? Your weekly research review Contents of Research Review Original study Crowcroft, S., Slattery, K., McCleave, E. and Coutts, A.J., (2020). Do Athlete Monitoring Tools Improve a … Read more
Methodical Planning & Reflection for Coaches
An investigation of the appropriateness of an experiential learning method referred to as the “Big 5”.
Do Footballs Players Sprint Enough?
An investigation of the number of sprint occurrences during matches to provide a theoretical framework for S&C coaches.
Enhance your sleep, enhance your game!
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.
Coaching Behind a Mask
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?
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
Cannabidiol use in professional sport: is it really worth the risk?
Cannabidiol use in professional sport: is it really worth the risk? Your weekly research review Contents of Research Review Photo credit: Tropical Bloom Ltd Original study Lachenmeier, D.W.; Diel, P. A Warning against … Read more
7 Rules to Avoid a Catastrophic Loss of Rapport
Communication tips for listening, thinking & decision making
Which to choose to maximise performance in team sports: complex or contrast training?
A meta-analysis of the effects of CPX and CNT training on lower-body strength, vertical jump, sprinting, and change of direction ability.
3 strategic principles your athletes need to achieve their goals
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?
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
