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Work-Life Balance is Overrated: Why Young Coaches Should Go All In
I've noticed a growing trend of younger coaches seeking advice on "work-life balance." But if you&
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CMJ Loading: Resisted, Assisted, or Unloaded
Coaches often use the isometric mid-shin pull (MSP) and countermovement jumps (CMJs) to assess and train strength and power. CMJs
Building Chronic Load is the Key to Performance and Recovery
In professional football, the season is long, dense, and physically taxing. Players in the English Championship average more than a
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Tacos, Coaching and a Poor Dining Experience
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Can Tendons Heal Without Changing Structure? Patellar Tendinopathy Study
When an athlete feels better, we often assume they’re getting better structurally too. But what if that’s not
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CMJ Force-Time Curve Consistency
The countermovement jump (CMJ) is a go-to tool for monitoring neuromuscular status in athletes. Recently, more emphasis has been placed
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Bimodal vs. Unimodal Jumps: Is One Better?
The countermovement jump (CMJ) is widely used to evaluate lower-body power, coordination, and rapid force development. Ground reaction force (GRF)
A Coach's Guide to Dynamic Strength Index and Basketball Performance
If you’re working with basketball athletes, you’re constantly juggling competing demands. Jumping, sprinting, changing direction, absorbing contact, and
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Hustle at Home: The Influence of Crowds on Effort in NBA Games
Home court advantage has long been observed across professional sports, with basketball showing one of the strongest effects. COVID-19 created
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"Stress Is Stress" is Not Accurate
In strength and conditioning circles, you’ll often hear a familiar phrase: “Stress is stress.” It reminds us that all
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The 8 CMJ Force-Time Curves
Vertical ground reaction force (GRF) profiles from countermovement jumps (CMJs) provide insights into the athlete's jump strategy. Beyond
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Fast Down, Brake Hard: How Accelerated Eccentric Cues Effect Jump Performance
Coaches often use verbal cues to drive movement changes, but more exploration is needed to understand how these cues impact