The Laurel Hubbard debate: The science behind transgender athletes
It’s one of the hottest topics in sport – the debate on whether transgender females should compete in cisgender female sport.
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Are You Periodising Your Career?
Use periodisation to simplify and structure your career pathway.
3 Things You Must Do with Your CV to Land in the Yes Pile
3 Things You Must Do with Your CV to Land in the Yes Pile How to get your opportunity at an interview Contents of Blog Post Introduction CV Formatting Providing Solutions Sell Yourself … Read more
The Reality of the S&C Industry for Graduates – An Update
An update on how things can change and improve for young S&C graduates in the UK
3 Musts to Build Strong Athletes In-Season
Utilise current literature and evidence-based practices to physically prepare athletes to withstand the rigours and demands of athletics.
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 Background & Objective What They Did What They Found Practical Takeaways Reviewer’s Comments About the Reviewer Comments Original … Read more
Methodical Planning & Reflection for Coaches
An investigation of the appropriateness of an experiential learning method referred to as the “Big 5”.
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.
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.
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.
A Day in the Life of an S&C Coach
Ever wondered what a S&C Coach’s typical day looks like? Well, in this article, we show you just that.
