When I first started developing strength and conditioning programs, I would stare at a piece of paper for hours, trying to put exercises...

There are some of us that like the minimal gym bag with a t-shirt, a pair of runners, and a towel. However, if your gym bag is anything...

Whenever I am asking a group of athletes to start a new squatting program there are always a few in the group that get hip pain. They...

I have previously written about the benefits of in season training. In season training allows for better performance at the end of the...

Having trouble getting your athletes to squat well? Getting someone to squat perfectly can sometimes be a challenge. With the differences...

How does ankle mobility affect jump height? Often when coaches look to improve athletes jump height they look immediately at lower body...

Trying to out work the competition by training more does not always yield a compeditive advantage. In fact many times it leaves athletes...

For anyone who does not currently have a coach or trainer writing your own workout plan can be a daunting task. Fortunately there are...

Vertical jump might be the king of athletic movements. Sport performance coaches use the vertical jump as a predictor of athletic...

The most overlooked aspects in training are the warm up sets. Typically the main exercise of each workout, omitting the Olympic lifts is...

Anyone who knows me, knows that I thrive on systems. I try to systematize all of my training processes. From program design, to...

Something I get asked all the time is how to structure warmup sets for the major lifts. This may include but is not limited to: Bench...

For many competitive teams, it can be hard to get in enough training sessions with long seasons and all the travel. This is especially...

The offensive line is the lifeblood of every football team, but let’s face it, the big guys up front rarely get any glory. For the most...

One of my favourite coaches Buddy Morris often says that his athletes warm-up to train, they do not train to warm-up. The first time that...

In football, the big guys up front rarely get any attention unless they do something wrong. Sure you might hear about a QB or running...

The best way for a team to win games is to have their best players playing. There is just no way around it if the best players cannot...

Baseball / Softball are unique in their physical demands. These sports require high levels of power in a variety of planes. Most notably...

One of my mentors once told me designing a successful training plan is sort of like making a stew, in that as long as all of the...

There is a lot more involved with personal fitness than just being strong or being able to run for long distances. Your flexibility and...