Why Neck Training is a Must For Every Athlete—Not Just Football Players
Every strength coach or trainer feels they have the best and most well-balanced program when it comes to preparing their athletes for the demands of their sport. Whether that entails [...]
The 44-Cent Halftime Snack That Powers Duke Basketball
When the Blue Devils march into the locker room at halftime, they reach for a secret weapon. With an annual budget of nearly $20 million, higher than any other program in [...]
Feed the Beasts: Nutrition Strategies That Power Duke Basketball
Duke is college basketball royalty. The Blue Devils have missed the big dance just once since 1983, racking up five national titles during that span. Now, they’re striving for number [...]
Basic Speed Training Drills for Any Sport
One of the most important attributes of athleticism is speed. It can differentiate good players from great players, and it's one of the most sought-after abilities on the playing field—regardless [...]
8 Ways to Become a Better Basketball Player
Whether you're the best player on your team or you hold down a spot at the end of the bench, you always have room for improvement. Elite players like Kevin [...]
How Overcomplicated ‘Core Training’ Is Making Athletes Worse
With the rise of social media and the increasing devaluation of the term “functional,” core training is broader than ever. Surf Instagram and you’ll find literally thousands of different moves [...]
Doug Baldwin Says Basketball Is the Best Workout for Becoming a Better Route Runner
At 5-foot-10, 192 pounds, Doug Baldwin rarely has a size advantage over the man across from him. Yet the Seattle Seahawks wide receiver is one of the most undeniably effective [...]
Why Learning How to Stick Your Jumps is a Critical Part of Jump Training
This article is part 2 of a four-part series on programming and progressing jump training for field sport athletes. Part one is here. You want to become an explosive athlete [...]
Why the Incredible Benefits of Jump Training Go Far Beyond a Higher Vertical
This article is Part 1 in a four-part series on programming and progressing jump training for field sport athletes Jump training is one of the most popular methods field sport [...]
Why the ‘Jump and Bump’ Drill Should Be a Staple in Every Athlete’s Training
The Jump and Bump Drill is awesome for many reasons. It's something we have used for years in helping with jumping and landing, and doing so after contact. Better yet, [...]