Without quality systems in place in the team setting, the momentum from a couple wins can quickly dissipate into localized chaos. Most strength coaches are used to developing a lifting program for their athletes that consider the game schedule, offseason, and preseason. It seems like a no-brainer. But when we get into other realms ofContinue reading “The Value of Having Systems in Team Sports”
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A Quick Thought on Bragging About Those Low Injury Rates
Reducing the number of injuries in any given season is one of the many ways that us as performance coaches leave our stamp on an organization. Injury reduction is likely one of the top priorities entering into every season and constant analysis and re-evaluation on how to best go about doing this should be aContinue reading “A Quick Thought on Bragging About Those Low Injury Rates”
When to Lift Professional Soccer Players During the Week
For performance coaches working in the soccer setting, it can be a constant conundrum we run into: when to sneak in high-quality lifting for our teams. There’s no simple way to go about it: coming off a Sunday match, we want to respect a 48-hour recovery-window but we also need to take into account: CoachesContinue reading “When to Lift Professional Soccer Players During the Week”
4 Ways Injuries Can Be a Blessing in Disguise
Injuries are tough. There’s no way around that. You never wish an injury to occur, but when they do, it’s important to view that time as an opportunity rather than a burden. Sure, you now have more programs to write and more one-on-one time to schedule into your day, but that time is incredibly valuable.Continue reading “4 Ways Injuries Can Be a Blessing in Disguise”
3 Thoughts on Tracking and Dosing High Speed Running
It’s a hot topic in the sports science world as everybody is constantly talking about High Speed Running or High Intensity Distance. It makes sense as higher velocity running has a significantly higher cost on the body as a whole and therefore should be closely monitored and tracked (if possible). But when it comes toContinue reading “3 Thoughts on Tracking and Dosing High Speed Running”
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