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Rethinking Drop Landings Drop landings are one of the most misunderstood exercises in performance training. What began as an effective
Basketball is dominated by acceleration and deceleration. Players may hit ~15 high-intensity accelerations and ~40 high-intensity decelerations per
Coaches often choose exercises based on which ones show the biggest EMG signal. But adaptation is driven by mechanical tension
Basketball is characterized by hard stops and sharp changes of direction, with ~95 total decels and ~40 high-intensity decels
I get asked about force plates metrics often. And one of the most common questions is "what is the
Coaches chase speed through strength and power work. The relationship is real, but not linear forever. At some point, “more”
Strength and conditioning is simple in theory: consistent training, smart progression, and athlete buy-in. However, in reality, most coaches
For years, strength and conditioning coaches have leaned on eccentric training as the gold standard for adding sarcomeres in series
When I think about an athlete’s journey, I picture what I call the Athletic Potential Arc. Lets break down
Dynamic knee valgus (DKV) increases ACL risk, especially in female hoopers who land and cut frequently. Poor trunk–hip control
Coaches often encourage athletes to “land softly” to protect the knee. While this may reduce injury risk, it may also
Teams often add foam rolling and massage guns to pre-practice warm-ups. Coaches and athletes assume these tools boost
