Rethinking Drop Jump Height for Performance and Safety
Drop jumps are everywhere in performance programs. And the current trend seems to be "higher drops is better."
Every Tuesday and Thursday, you'll get a study review to improve your knowledge, programming, and coaching in less than 5 minutes.







Drop jumps are everywhere in performance programs. And the current trend seems to be "higher drops is better."
Sleep is always talked about as “recovery,” but far less often as a performance input. Most of the sleep–performance
Most sports injuries are explained by the moment they happen. The cut, the landing, the collision, the replayed frame where
Eccentric strength is often credited for braking, force "absorption," and stretch-shortening cycle benefits, while concentric strength is viewed
One of the biggest mistakes we make in sports medicine and performance is confusing mechanism with cause. You see it
Deceleration is a limiting factor in high-level sport. Stopping fast, changing direction, and "absorbing" force safely all depend
This free guide breaks down how to safely and effectively train athletes with musculoskeletal pain, to help them improve function
What Really Separates Elite COD Performance in Basketball? A brand-new 2025 study reveals how NCAA Power 4 athletes change direction
One email a day. Five days. The most important tendon insights for strength coaches, PTs, and performance pros. Whether you’
I am obsessed with human and sports performance and I share everything I learn here at Applied Performance.
I hold a Doctorate in Human and Sports Performance and have over 15 years of experience coaching in the NBA and college.
Through the Performance Academy, Courses, Newsletter, Blogs, Podcast and more, I am on a mission to make sports science simple.
Applied Performance is Sports Science Made Simple.