From the Inside Looking Out: What Force Plate Testing Has Taught Me By Ryan McLaughlin, BSc, MSc Summary Ryan McLaughlin reflects on his experiences working with force plate technology at VALD, emphasizing how real value comes from consistent retesting and actionable insights—not just amassing data. He highlights the importance of taking a simple approach and …
The Benefits of Coaching an Effective Warmup (and How to Do It) By Raymond Tucker Summary A well-structured warm-up not only prepares athletes physically but also offers insight into their mental and physical readiness, enhances focus, reinforces quality movement patterns, and reduces injury risk. The warm-up provides coaches the opportunity to teach correct movement patterns …
Enode Sensor vs. GymAware Powertool Summary Choosing the right velocity-based training (VBT) device can make or break your training strategy. In this article, we compare two of the most popular tools on the market, the Enode Sensor and the GymAware Powertool. Whether you’re a coach working with elite athletes or a solo lifter tracking bar …
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.
