Load management seems to be the misunderstood teenager of the sports science and performance world. At times it has been vilified to help pamper athletes and prevent them from competing in full schedules. In reality, load management's goal is to add precision to simple concepts derived from classic training theory to build robust athletes that can withstand injury despite the...

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With COVID-19 delaying and canceling many baseball seasons, pitchers are finding themselves in limbo. Do they continue to throw as if the season is happening next week? Do they shut down? Do they treat it like the offseason? A deload can work well in this situation, and I’ll lay out how you can do that and still rebuild your throwing...

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Despite its reputation as being risky and non-specific to sport, here are three reasons why non-track athletes should incorporate top speed sprinting into their training. There is no denying that acceleration is the name of the game in sports. After all, most game-changing actions – like breakaways in football, close plays at first base, fast breaks in basketball, etc. –...

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The kettlebell has historically been and remains one of the most versatile pieces of fitness equipment available today. Its popularity has spiked in the United States over the last twenty-five-plus years thanks to coaches such as the Russian chairman of StongFirst Inc, Pavel Tsatsouline, and author/track and field coach, Dan John. The kettlebell may seem like a trendy fitness implement...

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In an age where everyone wants a fast-acting burnout routine, research shows that more exercise might not necessarily be better for immune health. The average adult is exposed to a host of potential viruses and infections daily. Each year, most adults have 2-3 respiratory infections, demonstrating that what we are currently doing may not improve immune health. Many factors can...

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During this period of isolation, without physically going to school, the gym, or practice, athletes' use of social media is unprecedented. Additionally, your coach is facing the challenge of this new norm of keeping you on track by using technology-based programs, which takes a lot of work. Hopefully, you are completing those programs that either you or your parents spent...

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A topic that is often clouded with misunderstanding in strength and conditioning is how muscle size and strength are intertwined. Some believe that a larger cross-sectional area is synonymous with maximum strength, while others believe it carries little relevance. Truthfully, it falls somewhere in between like most of the topics discussed in our industry. In a paper titled “Is muscle...

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Coaching, like cooking, is equal parts science and art. Excellent practitioners in both disciplines draw from the structured lessons of their mentors. Great ones look at things a new way and add their spice. GOATA (greatest of all time athletes/actions) was born out of necessity by coach Jose' Guilly' Boesch after years of suffering from agonizing back issues. Like most...

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Congratulations, you have graduated from High School and are moving on to a University. Before you head off to become the next All-American Student-Athlete, there are some things you should know that will significantly increase your chances of success. You probably have heard this speech many times in your life, from your teachers, coaches, parents, and anyone who hears you...

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oo often, we get excited seeing some "new versions" of exercises or Instagram that seem to grab our attention. Before you know it, you are rolling around on the floor like a worm or juggling circus acts with dumbbells or maybe even find yourself injured. It doesn't have to be that way, and quite honestly, some of the more common...

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