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.

Everyone wants to be the head strength coach at a school that has a realistic opportunity to compete for a national championship, but I don’t think enough people put the right kind of plan in place to get there.

This is a vital component that builds stability, mobility, strength, muscle, body control, and even power. Don’t neglect it!

These six missteps of sports training could keep your athletes small and weak — or worse, injured on the sideline.

Working with high school athletes presents the strength and conditioning professional with a unique set of challenges.

If you want to be a successful strength coach in the private sector, you should possess these qualities.