College prospective student-athletes now face unique challenges to maximize the college recruiting process. Considering the Coronavirus pandemic, college recruits face seemingly insurmountable challenges ahead. This article offers guidance with closing out the college recruiting year on a high note. True champions are measured by how they respond when their backs are in the corner. The COVID pandemic has created many...

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There are many terms in the fitness/strength & conditioning industry that are overused to the point where people can no longer define them. General Physical Preparedness (GPP) is an example of one of those terms that are often spoken about but hard to define. In its simplest form, GPP training is any training that isn't specific to what is required...

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With the end of 2020 in the near distance, the scramble to prepare a 2021 plan of action is at the top of everyone's list. In California, high school sports have been on hold due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns. Specifically in the Bay Area, the Central Coast Section (CCS) league has been working on a plan to resume sports and...

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Coaches, face it, tiresome programming of speed, power, and agility drills rarely address athlete's needs; more importantly, it puts them at risk for injury. Coaches having a personal training style is excellent; however, all coaches from youth - elite athletes should evaluate their training programs and adapt accordingly due to these difficult times. During this time, athletes have the prime...

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LeGarrette Blount has officially retired from the sport of football. Blount's career has been a rollercoaster, but many fans can say that it's been a good ride. Buckle up, and let us take a look through Blount's football career. Overlooked to High ToutedBlount was considered a two-star prospect out of high school and didn't receive many looks from big programs....

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"When your Confidence is not at your best, the first thing that goes is the fluidity, the movement, the spontaneous side of the game, and you could see that." - Arsene Wenger, Arsenal manager, after a recent loss to Man CityAs we continue to navigate our new normal and try to live our lives through this global pandemic, it becomes...

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Performing a properly executed deadlift is beneficial for numerous reasons. However, increasing strength in the movement overtime should be every trainee's primary goal. To build strength in the deadlift, progressive overload and proper loading schemes are necessary. When these variables are paid attention to, accessory movements can further assist strength development. Before adding additional movements, address technical proficiency and training...

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It is time to bring to light what is really behind developing speed, and it doesn’t start with any miracle drill or band attached to you while you run. Simple Truths In Developing Speed and AgilityQuality is of utmost importanceIncrease the ability to apply force into the ground and absorb itImprove stride length and frequencyIncrease ability to endure workouts Movements...

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I got into boxing relatively late, at 18. Most of the fighters I know started much younger. I’ve been around many community youth boxing programs for the last 20 years, and in that time, I’ve noticed a difference in how the kid's train. For a long time, boxing was seen as an inner-city sport and something that was used to...

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22-year-old Sofia Kenin started and ended her 2020 tennis season with a bang. After an incredible run in Grand Slams in what was an unprecedented year off the court, Kenin was honored with the WTA Player of the Year award. Congratulations to the 2020 award winners! 👏💜; wta (@WTA) December 8, 2020 Kenin becomes the first American to win the...

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