The post was guest blogged by Brian Schiff from Athletes' Performance at Raleigh Orthopaedic in Raleigh, NC. Soccer is a growing sport among the … [Read more...]
April 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Interview with Doug Logan, former CEO of USATF
This is part 10 of the Freelap Friday Five Series, 2013 Edition. To review the 16 part 2012 edition, click here. Part 1 was Matt Scherer, … [Read more...]
April 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Applied Sprint Training–Improving Sport Skill Execution (Part 2)
This article was written by James Smith of Athlete Consulting LLC. James is also the Senior National Physical Preparation Coach for the Portuguese … [Read more...]
April 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Applied Sprint Training – Improving Sport Skill Execution
This article was written by James Smith of Athlete Consulting LLC. James is also the Senior National Physical Preparation Coach for the … [Read more...]
March 21, 2013 by 2 Comments
iDashboards 2013 NCAA Basketball Final Four Brackets
Next to the Olympics and the IAAF World Championships, the NCAA “March Madness” Basketball Tournament is my favorite event. It’s simple… all … [Read more...]
February 12, 2013 by 2 Comments
Yes Virginia, Even Horses Bi-Carbonate Load to Win
For those who think humans are the only ones that will win at any cost (including Lance Armstrong), then I got news for you. Even horses will … [Read more...]
December 6, 2012 by 4 Comments
Bud Winter’s “Relax and Win” is Finally Here
Bud Winter’s “Relax and Win” is finally here! His original 1981 classic has been updated with several new chapters, interviewed by yours … [Read more...]
November 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Fireside Chat: How to Get a Job in Coaching
In past Fireside Chats, I asked Derek Hansen about the Sprint Coach, Strength Coach & Physical Therapist Triad as well as How to Pick a Good … [Read more...]
October 16, 2012 by 4 Comments
Fireside Chat: Sprint Coach, Strength Coach & Physical Therapist Triad
At the Professional level, you have 4 people responsible in your overall training program and racing schedule: Sprint Coach, Strength Coach, Physical … [Read more...]
August 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
How to Get Recruited, & How to Look for Talent (Part 2)
Although the question pertains to hockey, the answer (written by Mike Boyle) applies to any sport for high school athletes striving for a College … [Read more...]
August 20, 2012 by 1 Comment
How to Get Recruited, & How to Look for Talent
Question: Do college coaches pay attention to websites like beRecruited.com, or are they a waste of time? First Answer From Aaron Ellis, a … [Read more...]
August 4, 2012 by 2 Comments
Lionel Messi’s 40 Yard Dash and Olympic Lifts for Soccer Players
This article is guest blogged by Mat Herold, a former D-1 soccer player and certified strength and conditioning coach with a Masters of Science degree … [Read more...]
July 21, 2012 by 2 Comments
From Soccer Player To Jumper: 1 Year, 14 Lessons Later
This article was written by Mat Herold (M.Sc.). Visit his blog at www.empoweredathletes.com I played soccer in college at Division 1 … [Read more...]
July 20, 2012 by 6 Comments
Interview with Mike Young: 5 Questions
This is Part 13 of the weekly “Friday Five” series where I ask 5 tough questions to world class elite coaches. To recap: Jumps … [Read more...]
July 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Rugby Training Challenges: Using EMS for Players’ Conditioning
This is Part 3 of a 3 part series, written by Ovidiu Octav Florea. He is a Rugby coach and Rugby fitness coach in Canada, France, and Romania. He … [Read more...]
July 7, 2012 by 2 Comments
Rugby Training Challenges: How EMS should be considered
This is Part 2 of a 3 part series, written by Ovidiu Octav Florea. He is a Rugby coach and Rugby fitness coach in Canada, France, and … [Read more...]
July 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Interview with Mladen Jovanovic: 5 Questions
This is Part 11 of the weekly “Friday Five” series where I ask 5 tough questions to world class elite coaches. To recap: Jumps … [Read more...]
June 30, 2012 by 4 Comments
Rugby Training Challenges: Agility, Balance, Coordination & Power
This is Part 1 of a 3 part series, written by Ovidiu Octav Florea. He is a Rugby coach and Rugby fitness coach in Canada, France, and … [Read more...]
June 22, 2012 by 5 Comments
Interview with Jose Fernandez: 5 Questions
This is Part 9 of the weekly “Friday Five” series where I ask 5 tough questions to world class elite coaches. To recap: … [Read more...]
June 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Funniest Story in Clermont and Orlando
This is Part 8 of a multi-part series from my recent trip to Orlando & Clermont, Florida. Part 1 was with Dennis Mitchell. Part 2 was … [Read more...]
