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Which Way Should S&C Go?
As I see it, there are three directions that this profession can go. I know I favor one and I'll explain why.
5 Old School Principles to Hold Onto
If you do not follow these principles in your programming, you are building a house out of sand.
Using The Body Composition Action Chart for Athlete Programming
A player's lean body mass has effect on the optimal mode of programming and dictates the methods you should use to improve athletic performance.
40 Years and 40 Lessons
On my 40th birthday I reflect on the things I learned for each year of my life.
The Dash — What's Your Legacy?
The passing of my father led me to look at myself and think about the kind of legacy I'm going to leave.
Doing What Works
This six-month training block for a young man (program included) explains everything you need for half a year of size and strength gains.
Resume Writing Rules for Strength Coaches
Your resume is your written presentation of you. If you have a bad presentation, it can be assumed that you will not be a good hire. Don't let this happen.
The Mythos of Training Female Athletes
When an argument comes up about training women and the differences, I have a perspective that many of my male colleagues do not: there is no difference.
Communicating Your Vision
How can you sell your vision when it's difficult to score your vision? Start with goals!
Summer Programming — Eliminate the Two Steps Back
You took a step forward and now it's summer. This time of year means nine weeks of strength and conditioning bliss and nine weeks of scheduling, programming and executing our own version of “the master plan.”
A Simple Flow Chart for Athlete Programming
The purpose of this article is to demonstrate how you can analyze the performance of your athlete's to appropriately place them in training groups. By assessing the strengths of each...
Communication in Strength and Conditioning — The Heartbeat of a Successful Program
With your athletes and with your staff, communication is all you have for keeping everyone on the same page. If you won't talk to them, you won't understand them, and your program will fail.