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In most sports, if you don't have speed, you're at a serious disadvantage. Sure you can make up for it with skill in some cases, but you're making it really hard for yourself. I haven't always put so much emphasis on speed training, but I do now. Speed Training *The picture above is from one of my athletes, Pat Norton. Pat is extremely dedicated an...
Read MoreMy job as a strength coach is to help people get better. At the end of the day, it’s as simple as that. Training plyometrics is essential to that, but there's an educational hurdle that needs to be overcome. I create a plan and execute that plan for each individual...
Read MoreTraining Plyometrics are a complex but rewarding part of athletic development. They're complex because there a lot of nuances involved in doing them most effectively and efficiently, and the high forces involved should force you to emphasize optimal technique. However, once you put it all together and successfully implement them...
Read MoreThe prime time speed event of the year has come and gone, the 100m final at the Rio 2016 Olympics. As always, it was exciting for athletes and non-athletes alike. People who don't sprint love the short term excitement and marvel at the incredible feat; the people who do sprint...
Read MoreIf you don't know how important a great vertical jump is, you're either living under a rock, or I'm failing you as a coach/writer. An explosive vertical jump has carry over to nearly every sport; A vertical jump is an expression of power. The better the vertical, the better you...
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