Adapting CrossFit Methodologies for Sports Performance: Part 1
What happens when an athlete joins a CrossFit gym when training for their sport?
American Football Physical Preparation Manual: Interview with Coach X
Ryan Williams Interviews Elitefts.com™ Coach Buddy Morris on their new ebook.
Ruck & Maul: Specific Training for Rugby Props & Football Down L...
To achieve this impressive physical resume requires one of the highest work ethics in a team and a resilience and tenacity to pursue strength and power goals like no other member of a rugby squad.
Elitefts Sports Performance Podcast (Episode 2)
Interview with Head Strength Coaches Chad Scott of Charleston Southern, Tim Kontos of Virginia Commonwealth, and John-Michael Davis of Eastern Kentucky
10,000 Square Feet of Learning Opportunities (Part 3)
As far as relating to the athletes, I think that because you are around them every day, you will pick up on the current trends.
The Flexible Periodization Method: The Decision-Making Process
Our athletes deserve the best programs possible.
Are We Making Progress in Football Training?
It appears that more coaches are concerned with the results that they get from doing particular exercises in the weight room and with particular pieces of equipment.
APRE: The Fastest Way to Get Strong
APRE: The Scientifically Proven Fastest Way to Get Strong by Elitefts™ Columnist Bryan Mann
NSCA National Conference: Wave Cycles, The Tier System, and Auto-Regulat...
The day you stop learning is the day you stop living.
Three Common Dysfunctions That Lead to ACL Injuries in Female Athletes
Strengthen your athletes the right way and teach them how to move properly.
Injury Reduction for Football: The Ankle Joint
A look at the fan's perspective of injuries in pro football and some preventive strategies for a few of them.
Musings of a Strength Coach, Part II
If you are a strength and conditioning coach, or looking to break into the industry, it’s time you think about these relevant points.
Olympic Lifting for Athletes: Using Static Holds to Improve Technique
Teaching the Olympic lifts can be difficult. Using isometric holds can benefit both coaches and athletes.
The Thinker: Sport Training Program Management–The Criminal Nature of it...
The problem must be identified before the solution is drawn.
Elitefts Sports Performance Podcast Episode 1: Interview with Dan John
Elitefts.com™ Sports Performance Podcast Audio Interview with Dan John
The Thinker: Vertical Jump Training, Training Splits, and Energy System...
James “The Thinker” Smith answers questions from the Elitefts.com™ Q&A
Three Questions for Coach Kevin Argauer
An interview with University of Pittsburgh Strength & Conditioning Coach, Kevin Argauer.
Program Management in D3 Football
Program management is a beautiful concept that can help lead your team to a successful season.
Grip Training: More Than an Afterthought
Grip strength has always been an important aspect of training for athletes and strength sport competitors alike.
Conditioning to Develop the Physically Dominant Rugby Player
Depending on the position you play, the type and level of fitness that you require may differ.
Highland Games Interview with Joe Kenn
Team Elitefts Alumni Joe Kenn interview recapping his first (and second) Highland Games experience.
The Thinker: Athletic Monitoring, Hell Week, Australian Rules Football &...
Elitefts™ Q & A Coach James “The Thinker” Smith answers your questions.
In Honor of Deacon Jones: Physical Skills for Defensive Lineman
David “Deacon” Jones revolutionized the defensive line position after 14 seasons in the NFL.
The Seven Myths of American Football Training
It’s time to debunk a few old-school thoughts about football training.
Using Videos and Pictures to Get Athletes to Buy In
Getting athletes to believe in their training program can be a tough task.
Kentucky Strong: An Annual Overview of Basic Strongman Programming &...
Chase provides insight on how to set up an annual training program.
Jump with a Purpose
Plyometrics help further develop the strength and explosiveness developed in the weight room, but they should be thought of as a way to fine tune an engine.
The Truth Behind In-Season Baseball and Softball Training
Too often, trainers get consumed with the idea that “sport-specific” training means mimicking the demands of the sport.
Strategies and Techniques to Motivate Your Female Athletes in the Weight...
As coaches, how can we get our female clients and athletes excited about lifting weights?
The Big Seminar: Matt Rhodes, Part 5
In this final segment from the “Big Seminar 2”, Matt Rhodes covers both winter and spring strength training, as well as the meaning of GBF.
Kentucky Strong: 28 Days of Fat Loss for the Strength Athlete
Need to shed some body fat for summer? All you need is 28 days.
Five Things the Average Athlete Program is Lacking
Many programs that are geared toward the team sport athlete are missing these five crucial concepts.
Managing the Training Process: Practical Considerations for Coaches
While strength and conditioning coaches need to keep their athletes in proper shape throughout the year, they must also be conscious and realistic about their players’ needs.
The Big Seminar: Matt Rhodes, Part 4
In this segment from the “Big Seminar 2” Matt Rhodes covers how a team’s strength and conditioning program should change during the in-season.
The Big Seminar: Matt Rhodes, Part 3
In this excerpt from Matt Rhode’s speech at TPS’s the Big Seminar 2, Matt gives an overview of his summer football strength and conditioning protocol.
Bringing Speed and Strength to a High School Baseball Program
It doesn’t take state-of-the-art equipment or additional practice time to build better athletes.
Ten Exercises for the Lacrosse Athlete
As with any sport, lacrosse athletes need specific exercises that offer carryover to their time on the field.
Training for "Hard-Court" Success
Basketball is a sport that presents the strength and conditioning coach with some daunting challenges.
The Big Seminar: Matt Rhodes, Part 2
In this segment from the “Big Seminar 2,” Matt Rhodes explains why you need to “know who you are talking to.”
By the Coach for the Coach: The Ladies Take Over
The strength and conditioning industry—from a woman’s point of view.
Clash of the Movement Titans
Active/Dynamic Warm Up Versus Functional Movement Screen…Which is best?
The Big Seminar: Matt Rhodes, Part 1
From the “Big Seminar 2,” Matt Rhodes touches on how to get your athletes’ attention.
Knowledge and Nonsense: FAQ About MMA Conditioning
Jamie Hale addresses these frequently asked questions concerning MMA training.
Training with Purpose
One Size Does Not Fit All, Part 2: Utilizing a System of Qualification for American Football
NYSC Undercover: Real Lifters—A Dying Breed
For real lifters, training is more than simply a means to an end…it’s a lifestyle.
Maximize Your Coaching Efficiency
All it takes is a little extra thought and preparation on the front end.
Knowledge and Nonsense: MaxCondition for Performance—Agility
Agility is a necessary factor in athletics. But how can it be improved, and how does it relate to strength and speed?
The Importance of In-Season Training: Baseball
You can’t spend all off-season working on building yourself up to play your game and then just sit back and hope for the best.
Four Tips from a High School Strength Coach
Working with high school athletes presents the strength and conditioning professional with a unique set of challenges.
By the Coach for the Coach: Be the Bee
In order for the hive to survive and thrive, each bee must know her place in the hive. The same goes for your coaching team.
Learning, Networking, and Competing
Jeremy Frey offers career advice, as well as a few first meet pointers.
