Happy Monday! Like every other Monday, here are a few thoughts bouncing around in my head after a week of reading, podcasts, cruising social media and any other continuing ed. Enjoy! 1. The only people that made a player was his parents. – Al Vermeil 2. The most basic program that is executed extremely well … Continue reading Monday Musings

Happy Sunday! Just like every other Sunday, we have another group of podcasts and articles to read and listen to that I have dived into. Like every other week, there was a ton of content out there both in written form and through podcasts. Enjoy! Articles 10 Important Notes on Assessments by Eric Cressey Coaching … Continue reading S&C Week in Review: 6/28

A lot of people ask me why we use the tennis ball when performing Skater Squats. It simply forces the athlete to stay in knee flexion, not allowing the athlete to reach back with the back leg, which really cleans up the movement a lot. It’s something we used to do, I completely forgot about … Continue reading Why The Tennis Ball When Performing Skater Squats?

Happy Monday! Like every other Monday, here are a few thoughts bouncing around in my head after a week of reading, podcasts, cruising social media and any other continuing ed. Enjoy! 1. The athletes you work with should never know when your having a bad day. 2. Too many people solely seeking validation for their … Continue reading Monday Musings

Happy Sunday and Happy Father's Day! Just like every other Sunday, we have another group of podcasts and articles to read and listen to that I have dived into. Like every other week, there was a ton of content out there both in written form and through podcasts. Enjoy! Articles Stick Extension Deadbug by Movement … Continue reading S&C Week in Review: 6/21

Another month, another post full of random thoughts that have been going through my head. Hope it sparks a little thought in people and you enjoy! 1. Training speed will slowly become conditioning if you aren’t careful with the rest periods. 2. Strength and conditioning can no longer remain insular if it wants to evolve. … Continue reading Random Thoughts: June Edition

Happy Monday! Like every other Monday, here are a few thoughts bouncing around in my head after a week of reading, podcasts, cruising social media and any other continuing ed. Enjoy! 1. Never forget, there is a huge difference between being in a position of authority and being a leader. 2. For team sport athletes, … Continue reading Monday Musings

Happy Sunday! Just like every other Sunday, we have another group of podcasts and articles to read and listen to that I have dived into. Like every other week, there was a ton of content out there both in written form and through podcasts. Enjoy! Podcasts Art of Coaching with Charlie Weingroff Just Fly Performance … Continue reading S&C Week in Review: 6/14

Let's talk mobility. More specifically, thoracic spine mobility. I think it’s safe to say that the majority of T-Spine work is done poorly. It's no one's fault, it's just a tough area to target specifically. You'll often see too much compensation. Too much movement through joints we aren’t trying to target or shouldn’t be producing … Continue reading The Best T-Spine Rotation Exercise?

When we look at developing power with athletes, we do so in 3 different ways. 1. Jumps/Plyometrics = Bodyweight Power. Hurdle Jumps. Hurdle Hops. Bounding.2. Med Ball Throws = Light Implement Power. Slams. Throws. Rotational Tosses. Shot Puts. Chest Passes.3. Olympic Lifts = Heavy Implement Power. Hang Clean. Jump Squats. Snatches. Toss in some sprinting … Continue reading Our 3 Step Framework for Developing Power