GRUELLING training regime of marathon record holder!
In this weeks sports science news, Kiptum’s gruelling training, skill acquisition framework, the three A’s of S&C program monitoring
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Best Books for Strength and 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.
Best Strength and Conditioning Accreditations
Strength and conditioning job descriptions mention the requirement for accreditation. But what are S&C accreditations?
Golf strength training: PGA-level tips to add metres to your drives
Golf strength training isn’t just for the pros; jumping, deadlifts and squats are some of the exercises that top PGA professionals perform to maximise their driving distance.
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.
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
Developing Field Skills in Football (Soccer) Players
Improving the competitive performance of athletes in field-based invasion sports calls for a needs analysis.
4 Essential Tips for Administering Fitness Testing
4 essential tips for to ensure fitness testing is administered efficiently and effectively.
Hamstring Training and Injury Management in Team Sports
Hamstring Training and Injury Management in Team Sports: Conversation with Andreas Beck Head of Strength & Conditioning at Borussia Dortmund Andreas Beck shares how he prevents and manages hamstring injuries. … Read more
The Power of Mentorship: An S&C Family Tree Perspective
How a mentoring network can enhance your professional growth.
8 Must Read S&C Articles
These are the most important fundamental studies every S&C coach needs to read if they’re truly serious about their career and development.
Chronological, Biological and Technical Age
Understanding the difference and importance of chronological, biological, and technical training age is vital for coaches.
Post-Activation Potentiation
Post-activation potentiation (PAP) is a short-term improvement in performance (e.g. jumping) due to conditioning exercises (e.g. squats).
Dynamic Correspondence
Dynamic correspondence is the ‘training effect’ that training programs have on athletes’ sports performance, but measuring it is difficult.
Force-Velocity Curve
The force-velocity curve represents the relationship between force and velocity, which is vital for strength and conditioning professionals.
