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
Should strength and hypertrophy be a priority during the pre-season?
Quantifying the changes in body composition over this period in both academy and senior rugby league players.
Intermittent cold water immersion: 8ºC vs. 15ºC
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
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
Two Ways P.A.C.E. Planning is Crucial for S&C Coaches
An insight into P.A.C.E. planning for strength and conditioning coaches.
Does aerobic fitness help to beat the heat?
An investigated of the individual impact, and the collective effect of environmental conditions and aerobic fitness on performance.
6 Lessons Learned in S&C from Working Abroad
We sit down and talk with two coaches whose careers have taken them to 6 different countries across 5 different continents.
Block vs. undulating periodisation: how does this impact performance?
The effects of a block periodised model (BLOCK) versus daily undulating periodisation (DUP) on both anthropometric and physical qualities.
Skinfold Calipers
Delve into the science, validity, reliability and practical recommendations for using skinfold calipers to measure body fat.
