As always make sure you stream this on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and right in the video above! Episode Summary In this episode, Chris Kerr, Chris Korfist, and Dan Fichter dive into one of the biggest debates in athletic performance: Should athletes squat—and if so, how, when, and why? The crew breaks down why squats became …
How the Skyhook Modular Plyo Box changes the game in athletic fitness training Introduction Besides designing and supervising workouts to improve athletic performance, strength coaches must also teach and implement “prehab” techniques to reduce the risk of injury. After all, an injured athlete can’t contribute much to their team beyond cheering from the sidelines. To …
What Earning a Ph.D. Taught Me About Leadership, Discipline, and Family Series Introduction — Why I Wrote This When I started my doctoral journey, I didn’t plan on turning it into a story. Like most people chasing big goals, I just kept my head down and worked. But looking back, I realized how much I …
Introduction One of my favorite topics to discuss in the performance space is the topic of getting back to the basics, and doing them REALLY well. Especially at the youth ages, but I find myself more and more grounding myself in these concepts even in my advanced and professional clients both in the performance and …
What is Blood Flow Restriction (BFR)? Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training is a science-backed method that helps people increase strength, muscle mass, and endurance using lighter weights and in significantly less time. BFR works by partially restricting blood flow to the working muscles during low-load, low-intensity exercise. This restriction mimics the metabolic stress and muscular …
Think twice before adding this popular exercise to your program. Introduction Strength coaches regularly explore new exercises, training methods, and innovative technologies to gain a competitive edge. An example of this mindset is the focus on the Romanian deadlift. While the exercise is an effective muscle builder, it may not live up to its hype …
Episode 2, Part 2 of The Fast Lane dives deep into the evolution of training templates & how great coaches move from simple early-career programs to refined, adaptive systems built around speed, neural readiness and longevity. Hosts Chris Kerr, Chris Korfist, and Dan Fichter break down the principles that guide year-round planning, from in-season football …
How to Use and Make the Most of Your GPS Data By Ryan Miller, Account Executive at PlayerData; former Baylor University football player | Guest Post for SimpliFaster Introduction Have you ever watched a game and seen two players swap jerseys only to notice they were wearing what appears to be a sports bra under …
Introduction Velocity driven training has long been a tool now to prescribe intensity ranges for training. These training modalities are typically traditional weightroom barbell lifts such as Squat, Bench, and Deadlift. VBT is a great tool to use for autoregulation, athlete intensity monitoring in set fatigue,and progress the athlete is making at a particular load. …
Introduction The Cold War was an era marked by bigger, better, badder everything. One country made a new rocket, the other country one upped them. It was constant one upping, back and forth, racing to the top. More complicated, more energy, and more resources needed. As I sat in my office in 2024, I felt …
