As coaches, it’s a privilege to develop athletes to their potential. Some athletes come to us with flashes of eliteness at a young age – a rarity in most cases. Others develop their talent later in their athletic developmental stages, which is often the case. The latter is often the cause of angst among parents … Read more
Sled sprints are a great training tool to help with acceleration. But it is often misunderstood and implemented incorrectly. We often see developing athletes towing a sled that makes the athlete look like they are moving through mud – slow!! And if trying to improve speed, moving slow doesn’t mean moving fast! We know speed … Read more
Biomechanics is the study of how the human body interacts with the physics world to impact human performance. Having a good understanding of this interaction is a key component of having a sound coaching program that is ultimately beneficial to the athlete’s development and performance. There are a few concepts that are important in understanding … Read more