An often-overlooked squat variation that should be held in constant exercise rotation is the Zercher squat. Here’s why.

When done correctly, these lifts can improve an athlete’s peak force, rate of force production, and explosiveness.

I will refrain from boring you with a litany of reasons for children to participate in athletics, outside of the apparent physical conditioning benefits, but I will mention that sports are a great way to acquaint them with adversity and the dedication and commitment necessary to overcome.

I will never tell a parent they are right or wrong for enrolling their child in a contact sport such as football. What I do recommend, however, is that parents ask themselves three important questions before putting their kid into a contact sport.

To all teenage high school athletes, you must learn to respect and take care of your body if you expect to have a long career in any sport. I cannot tell you how many talented individuals I’ve seen who were never able to live up to their potential due to injury.

During this stage we will teach our athletes, who should be proficient at performing basic skills, to perform those skills under competitive atmospheres in practice.

Megna’s accomplishments are many and impressive to all, but his story doesn’t start with a silver spoon or generational talent. This is the story of where it all began.

Do you want bulletproof athletes who stay in the game instead of in the rehab room? Here are six issues to address to build stronger, more durable athletes.

In wrestling, as in every weight class sport, proper nutrition can save you from enduring grueling last-week weight cuts. This off-season plan reduces the need for the old-school dangerous approach.

Many youth athletes are spending precious time and energy just to go get tired and worn out. Are you wasting time, energy, and money?

This four-year journey following the development of a young athlete has finally come to a close, with many lessons learned.

As strength and conditioning coaches, we need to adapt to every athlete who walks into our weight room.

“What happens when they’re too weak to squat?”