Source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-man-doing-a-dunk-5586409/ Alt-text: An athlete dunking a basketball on an outdoor court. Summary Achieving a higher vertical jump is a common goal for athletes. To improve, you need to incorporate strength training, plyometrics, and velocity-based training. Exercises like squats, deadlifts, and lunges strengthen the key muscles involved in jumping, such as the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, …
Photo by Karim Ghonem The Six Absolutes of Perfect Technique The practical coach’s guide to teaching optimal human movement By Kim Goss Summary In this article, Kim Goss outlines a simple yet powerful coaching framework developed by Dr. Greg Shepard to teach optimal movement across athletic disciplines. These six verbal cues help athletes maintain …
Building a Better High Jump: A Review of Stride Patterns Noah Kaminsky Summary In this article, Coach Noah Kaminsky explores the biomechanics that can make or break your performance in the high jump. One key variable he dives into is the athlete's stride pattern in the final steps before takeoff. Despite decades of research and …
How We Got Our First Sprint Relays to State in Program History By: Coach Robert Dunn, Taylorville High School (IL) Summary In just three seasons, Coach Robert Dunn led Taylorville High School’s girls sprint relays from humble beginnings to record-breaking state qualifiers – making program history along the way. This article details how this transformation …
Science, Dogma, and Effective Practice in S&C By Andrew Langford Summary This article explores the intersection of science, cognitive biases, and practical application in the field of strength and conditioning (S&C). It discusses the limitations of human perception and reasoning, the role of scientific principles in reducing bias, and the dangers of pseudoscience and dogma …
[vimeo 1093140987 w="800"] As always, please share & review this episode! This podcast is also available on Apple and Spotify. Episode Summary In this episode of Rapid Fire, Host Justin Ochoa connects with George Greene — Director of High Performance at UMass Football — for a deep dive into holistic athlete management at the college …
Kyle Brown, former Team USA Skeleton athlete and Owner of Kyle Brown Performance and Northeast Speed Lab Director discusses Universal Speed Rating (USR). The post Rapid Fire—Episode #15 Featuring Kyle Brown: What is Universal Speed Rating (USR)? appeared first on SimpliFaster.
The 1080 Sprint is a powerful tool for measuring and training speed, but as with most equipment, it’s the small details that can make the biggest difference. After using the 1080 Sprint for 6 years, I’ve picked up a few things that aren’t always obvious in the user guide but can make an impact in …
The walk to the Devil’s Loop is loaded with anticipation, with those who show up expecting a circuit of self-inflicted punishment. Though some come to run for pure enjoyment or solitude, others push themselves out of necessity. Their eyes linger on the vivid blue path, almost distracting themselves from the small amount of oxygen they …
[vimeo 1082393549 w=800] As always, please share & review this episode! This podcast is also available on Apple and Spotify. Episode Summary In this episode of Rapid Fire, Justin welcomes Rodrigo Alvira Isla, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Motor City Cruise, the NBA G-League affiliate of the Detroit Pistons. Rodrigo shares insights into …
