Understanding Injury: Dynamic Systems Theory
The Injury-Riddled Playoffs Were A Brutal Reminder Injuries suck. Period. One moment, an athlete is moving fine; the next moment,
Ramsey Nijem
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Less Data, More Insight: Monitoring Athlete Response
In the world of high-performance sport, especially elite football, there’s more data than ever before. GPS metrics, heart rate
The Coach’s Guide to Training Volume & Frequency
Understanding the dosage-response relationships is critical for programming effective resistance training that maximizes results without wasting effort. Two recent large-scale
The Muscle Injury Continuum: Rethinking Fatigue, Damage, and Overuse
A Better Framework for Load, Fatigue, and Injury Despite advances in training science, load monitoring, and sports medicine, soft tissue
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Hot Water Therapy Boosts Muscle Regeneration Following Simulated Injury
Muscle injuries are common in both sports and rehab, and thermal therapies, especially ice, are a go-to treatment. But are
History and Evolution of The Back Squat
The back squat is often crowned the king of exercises, and for good reason. It shows up in nearly every
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Categorizing the Physiological and Biomechanical Demands of Basketball Drills
In recent years, extensive research in sports, especially basketball, has focused on describing the demands of the game. Biomechanical, physiological,
The Tendon Training Playbook: 13 Principles Every Coach Should Know
Tendon issues are one of the most frustrating problems in sport. They’re hard to predict, slow to heal, and
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The Coach's Guide to Dynamic Strength Index and Basketball Performance
This free guide breaks down two studies on the Dynamic Strength Index (DSI) in basketball players. Learn what the DSI
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The Coach’s Guide to CMJ Force Plate Metrics
This free guide breaks down the 10 most valuable force plate metrics you should track when testing the countermovement jump,
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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