Doing What Works

Doing What Works

— Ashley Jones
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

Resume Writing Rules for Strength Coaches

— David Adamson
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

The Mythos of Training Female Athletes

— Donald Day
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

Communicating Your Vision

— Todd Hamer
How can you sell your vision when it's difficult to score your vision? Start with goals!
Summer Programming — Eliminate the Two Steps Back

Summer Programming — Eliminate the Two Steps Back

— Coach G
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

A Simple Flow Chart for Athlete Programming

— Ashley Jones
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

Communication in Strength and Conditioning — The Heartbeat of a Successful Program

— Coach G
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.
Armour Plating the Upper Body and Power Training the Lower Body

Armour Plating the Upper Body and Power Training the Lower Body

— Ashley Jones
Since I first began lifting weights at the age of 15 at the American Health Spa in Brookvale, a northern beaches suburb of Sydney, Australia, I have tried programs by...
To Split or Not to Split: The Athlete-Training Question

To Split or Not to Split: The Athlete-Training Question

— Ashley Jones
Bodybuilders are known for splitting weekly training into specific body parts per day. Will the same approach work for athletes?
You Need A Reality Check

You Need A Reality Check

— Todd Hamer
We all need kicked in the teeth every once in a while.
LISTEN: Ashley Jones — Incorporating Games in a Pre-Season Program

LISTEN: Ashley Jones — Incorporating Games in a Pre-Season Program

— Ashley Jones
With proper consideration of neural, mechanical, and metabolic elements, this podcast covers the methods used for developing a proper pre-season plan.
RMU Strength and Speed Conference Recap

RMU Strength and Speed Conference Recap

— Todd Hamer
Instead of telling you about the event, I'll do you a favor: here is an eight-hour video of every presentation.
How to Know If You Should Be Using VBT

How to Know If You Should Be Using VBT

— Bryan Mann
Determining the time to implement velocity-based training hinges on three characteristics of your program and athletes. Give them what they need, when they need it.
Certification Craze: Profession Flaws and Our Responsibility

Certification Craze: Profession Flaws and Our Responsibility

— Todd Hamer
If we want to get better, if we want to improve the future of our profession, we need to be honest with ourselves. We need to understand and address the real issues.
Keep It Simple, Stupid: Programming Collegiate Athletes

Keep It Simple, Stupid: Programming Collegiate Athletes

— Todd Hamer
When it comes to training athletes in the weight room, remember that just because you love science doesn't mean your athletes do. Learn to speak their language.
Crazy Mistakes Strength Coaches Make

Crazy Mistakes Strength Coaches Make

— Todd Hamer
These 10 coaching mistakes can hurt you, your team, and your entire program. Are you making any of them?
Newtonian Laws in Motion: Physics in the Weight Room

Newtonian Laws in Motion: Physics in the Weight Room

— Todd Hamer
The three laws of motion are the roots of athlete programming. Find out how to apply these rules and improve your athletes.
Solving the Summer Challenges of Coaching Collegiate Athletes

Solving the Summer Challenges of Coaching Collegiate Athletes

— Todd Hamer
With summer programming for athletes, control what you can control and don't sweat the rest.
Managing the Dynamics of the High School Athlete

Managing the Dynamics of the High School Athlete

— Aaron Rittgers
As strength and conditioning coaches, we need to adapt to every athlete who walks into our weight room.
Lessons from the 2015 CSCCa Conference

Lessons from the 2015 CSCCa Conference

— Todd Hamer
In constant strive to get better as a coach and staff, these six things will prove useful.
WATCH: Becoming a Mentor to Young Coaches

WATCH: Becoming a Mentor to Young Coaches

— Mark Watts
Use this video to develop a comprehensive and meaningful curriculum to guide young coaches and build a future for this industry.
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WATCH: The elitefts Guide to Wrist Straps

— Sheena Leedham
No matter your purposes or training style, Mark Watts will show you which wrist straps to buy and how to use them.
The Strength Coach's Guide to Squat Variations

The Strength Coach's Guide to Squat Variations

— Todd Hamer
The king of all exercises is a crucial teaching tool for your athletes.
Training Energy Systems for Boxing Success

Training Energy Systems for Boxing Success

— Rob Schwartz
Extended miles of road work may not be the best for developing late-round power. Boost your in-the-ring performance with these energy system tips.