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Wins and Sacrifices: The Hidden Costs of a Coaching Career
The world sees the wins. The transformation stories. The high-performance moments that get posted and praised. What they don’
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Human Systems: The Biological Basis of Training
In strength and conditioning, we often hear vague talk about “movement systems” or “training the body as one piece.” While
Complex Systems Applied to Injury
Acute non-contact lower limb injuries, especially hamstring strains, are a persistent issue in team sports. Traditional approaches look for
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Fatigue Alters Landing Control: The Risk for Lower Limb Injuries
Landing after jumping is a primary source of lower limb injuries, especially in sports like basketball. Fatigue is known to
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RPE vs. Velocity Feedback: Autoregulation Without the Tech
Velocity-based training (VBT) is effective but requires tech that many athletes don’t have. RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion)
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Tendon Basics: Effect of Mechanical Loading
Tendon Cell Biology: Effect of Mechanical Loading by Stańczak et al. (2024), provides a comprehensive review of how tendons respond
Testing
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Vertical vs. Horizontal Hop Tests: Not Measuring the Same Thing
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Nutritional Strategies to Improve Post-exercise Recovery and Subsequent Exercise Performance
Athletes often have short windows between bouts of exercise, especially during tournaments, two-a-days, or back-to-back practices.
Did the NFL Lockout Expose the Achilles Heel of Competitive Sports?
In 2011, an NFL Lockout led to an unprecedented offseason, during which players had no access to team medical staff,
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What Drives Clubhead Speed in Golf? A Look at the Physical Characteristics That Matter
What Drives Clubhead Speed in Golf? A Look at the Physical Characteristics That Matter Clubhead speed is a key determinant
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“Cleared” Isn’t Always Ready: Jump Deficits After ACL Reconstruction
“Cleared” Isn’t Always Ready: Vertical Jump Deficits During ACL RTPs Athletes often return to sport (RTS) after ACL reconstruction
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Number of Sets Per Training Session to Optimize Strength and Hypertrophy
Number of Sets Per Training Session to Optimize Strength and Hypertrophy Most resistance training meta-analyses focus on weekly volume,