I'm talking about the athletes that play one sport and one sport only year-round. In short, build trust and DON'T be afraid to lift your athletes. Here's what a yearly plan looks like.

To reach peak performance, you must build a solid foundation dedicating time to GPP. Here's how to widen the base with GPP, when to use it, and how to implement it. Download the GPP Giant Circuit to get started.

Our revisited phase 2 will give you good ideas as to how to start your teams back up after an extended layoff. Waverly had one of their best years in school history following this.

Now, it’s time to expect the unexpected, ask questions, be proactive, continue your own education, take it to the edge, sacrifice, present yourself accordingly, hustle, and seven more to-dos (part three of three)!

Now, it’s time to get our hands dirty... Let’s start with the internship search. You have to ask yourself what you want. Assuming you want to be a strength and conditioning coach, ask yourself the following questions (part two of three).

I was very lucky to come from a great undergrad program, which prepared me to handle the demands of big-time strength and conditioning programs. Here's a reference for the college student aspiring to be a strength coach (part one of three).

In 2021, we as coaches need to find out what makes our athletes tick and then continue to throw logs on that fire. Some guys need a little, and some need a lot. Over the past 25 years in this business regarding leadership, this is the difference between winning and mediocrity.

What’s the point of putting all that work into thinking and planning an in-season program if 90 percent of the people aren’t going to do it?

Here's what to do and what not do as an intern, graduate assistant, and assistant as you try to climb the ranks. I didn't find these tips by reading a manual, but through the first-hand experience as an intern at Florida International University and an assistant for the Division I HBCU North Carolina Central University.

The program within is called One Big, One Small—there is one major movement, and a secondary movement supports this major movement. It can be used by anyone irrespective of sport or training goal to improve performance or get bigger and stronger.

What athletes can I use this with? How do I know how much weight to use? How do I peak for an event or playoffs? I thought you'd never ask.

It isn't always about the program.

During my time in Indianapolis with the Firebirds, I came across pit crews that were training at the same place we were. I volunteered my time to help with training for a season then went on to work exclusively with Chip Ganassi about 16 years ago.

Private gym owners, Chris Janek and Steve Konopka discuss the relationships they've built with high school strength coaches, parents, and athletes to maintain one mission: help athletes reach their full potential in sport.

You will most likely never find yourself in a situation like this. Don't feel bad for yourself by not having access to the weight room and your teammates/coaches. Your competition is probably not training right now. TAKE ADVANTAGE!

We have been analyzing data, scientific and non-scientific research, burned up phone lines talking to everyone and anyone to see what they are doing, and also getting guidelines from our prospective schools or employers about what to do. In the spirit of Leeroy Jenkins, it's time for action!

Just like early specialization in youth athletics stunts a child's athletic development, the same holds true for coaches. Coaches, don't set your own ceiling.

I write this after fielding many questions during this COVID-19 lockdown period from young strength and conditioning coaches who have either lost their jobs or are at a crossroads of confidence. In some 30 years, I've had 17 strength and conditioning jobs...

When an athlete bends over, it shows who is weak. We didn't want to have our athletes appearing weak, so we made them stand up. Maybe we're wrong about that.

A belt is a support mechanism. Your trunk still supports, contracts, and strengthens while wearing a belt and gaining strength. Again, when not used properly, a belt is useless and has downsides. Here's what to know as a coach with a listing of the belts I recommend for high school athletes, college athletes, and lifters.

From football and baseball to NASCAR, learn from Greg as he continues to climb (and race) the strength and conditioning ranks.

Here's a don't: If you are waiting until the summer to begin preparing for the fall, you're already behind the eight ball...

The last time I checked, there are places that squat, don’t squat, wicket run, don’t wicket run, Olympic lift, Conjugate, Triphasic, unilateral, bilateral, and whatever else…BUT ALL OF THEIR ATHLETES SEEM TO DEVELOP.

What if the lineman loses 35 pounds as a result of not having adequate food. Are they ready for the upcoming season? Are they going to be able to perform optimally if that 35 pounds was force-producing muscle mass? Most likely not.