Strength Training
Strength training increases muscle mass, bone density, and joint stability, whilst reducing the disease development. Read on to explore how.
coaching
6 key attributes that make a great S&C coach
To become a highly skilled and sought-after S&C coach, it is advisable to explore the fields of behavioural psychology and leadership.
Best Books for Strength & Conditioning Coaches: Part 1
8 must-read books for any strength & conditioning coach. In this article, we review 8 essential books you need to read.
Culture development: A guide for coaches and administrators
Culture development is one of the buzz phrases of modern sport, and coaches play a huge role in helping build a strong culture within a human performance program.
Preseason rugby training schedule: Six core principles
A good (or bad!) preseason rugby training schedule can sometimes make or break a team’s season. Here are six core principles to follow.
Athlete development framework: A how-to guide
Coaches often use unique approaches as they try to find a way to improve athlete development. However, implementing models and frameworks to develop consistency can be vital, a leading performance and rehabilitation coach says.
Wellness in sports: How to prioritise and maximise your mental health
There are myriad pain points in the high-performance sport industry but there are several strategies you can use to significantly improve your happiness, wealth, and wellness in sports.
Sports needs analysis: What it is and why should coaches pay attention?
There are myriad variables an athlete and their coach must navigate when it comes to performance – training, injury risk, human biology and strength and conditioning to name just a few. But one way to mitigate this complexity is through a sports needs analysis.
Talent identification: What coaches are looking for in youth athletes
Despite the plethora of research surrounding talent identification, few studies, if any, have investigated if successful players make consistent improvements in their performance, or start and remain on top of the talent pool.
How honesty and vulnerability can help coaches break through with problem athletes
How to deal with problem athletes? Coaches need to display honesty and vulnerability when dealing with athletes, especially those who display difficult behaviour.
How can coaches and sport scientists best use data to their advantage?
There is no doubt sport science is here to stay, but how can sport scientists and coaches best understand data collection so they seamlessly align and accomplish what they set out to do?
How to get the most out of goal setting
Goal setting is enormously valuable for athletes, coaches and teams but there are several important factors to be aware of.
Early specialisation in youth athletes: Pros, cons and considerations
Early specialisation is one of the hottest debates in youth development circles. But what is all the fuss about, and which path is preferable?
How can athletes find the best coach to work with?
Finding the best coach is crucial, but it’s not always easy. Putting your athletic performance and maybe even your career in their hands means you need to get the best possible person, but is it possible to get the perfect match?
Are you OK, coach? Starting the conversation about the mental health of coaches
The authors of this study investigated the relationship between coaches’ mental health, the stressors they faced, and their use of psychological resilience.
