Category: Featured Articles

This excerpt from Rock Solid Resilience by Dean Robert Somerset & Daniel Pope provides tips for reducing shoulder pain during exercise.

Strength, Mobility, and Endurance: Finding The Right Balance

by Paul Sapienza | Mar 18, 2025 | Athlete Assessment, Best Practices, Featured Articles, How To, Programming

Consider the following strategies for strength, mobility, and endurance training to support well-rounded athletic development.

Reducing ACL Injuries Through Strength Training

by Paul Sapienza | Mar 6, 2025 | Best Practices, Exercises, Featured Articles, How To, Safety

Protect athletes from ACL tears by implementing the following exercises and strategies.

Core Strength: The Foundation of Athletic Performance

by Paul Sapienza | Mar 5, 2025 | Best Practices, Exercises, Featured Articles, How To

Whether sprinting, jumping, or making split-second directional changes, an athlete’s core dictates how force is generated, absorbed, and transferred.

Trenton Smart – Bringing Strength To The Largest High School In Ohio

by Paul Sapienza | Feb 20, 2025 | Coaching Philosophy, Coaching Profiles, Featured Articles, Physical Education (PE), Programming

Director of Sports Performance at Mason High School (OH) Trenton Smart leads with an emphasis on fundamental movements, injury mitigation, and mental resilience.

Mastering Movements: Ankle Mobility, Reducing Injury Risk

by Paul Sapienza | Feb 17, 2025 | Athlete Assessment, Best Practices, Drills, Featured Articles, How To

Help athletes improve ankle mobility and reduce injury risks with these targeted exercises and coaching strategies.

How To Make The Most Out Of Limited Weight Room Space

by Paul Sapienza | Feb 5, 2025 | Best Practices, Featured Articles, How To, Programming

Make the most out of what you have to build an effective strength and conditioning program. Consider these strategies to maximize your space.

Romero Empowers Female Athletes At The Harpeth Hall School

by Paul Sapienza | Feb 4, 2025 | Coaching Philosophy, Coaching Profiles, Featured Articles, Physical Education (PE)

Jim Romero, Director of Strength & Conditioning, Head Track Coach, and Associate Athletic Director at Harpeth Hall School, combines expertise in strength training with strategic sports administration to support the success of female athletes.

Spring Sports: Prepping For Baseball, Softball, And Track And Field

by Paul Sapienza | Jan 22, 2025 | Best Practices, Coaching Profiles, Featured Articles, Programming

Spring sports demand distinct concerns to ensure athlete health and performance. Consider these targeted exercises to gear up for the season.

Adam Banwarth Transforms Athletics Beyond His Role

by Paul Sapienza | Jan 21, 2025 | Best Practices, Coaching Philosophy, Coaching Profiles, Featured Articles

Strength Coach Adam Banwarth combines athletic expertise and administrative leadership to elevate his school’s athletic program.

Midseason Maintenance For Basketball Players

by Paul Sapienza | Jan 7, 2025 | Best Practices, Exercises, Featured Articles

Strategic midseason training helps basketball players prevent injuries while maintaining peak physical performance for the most critical stretch of the season.

Managing Your Social Media Presence

by Paul Sapienza | Dec 30, 2024 | Best Practices, Featured Articles, How To

Learn how strength coaches can build a professional, engaging social media presence to connect, educate, and inspire their community.

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Matt Holt On Translating Strength Training To Sport

by Prep Strength Coach | Dec 19, 2022 | Athlete Engagement, Featured Videos

UWM-Athletics Director of Strength and Conditioning, Matt Holt, talks about being transparent with his athletes about how strength training translates to their sport.

Gary Schofield’s Guide For Developing Passion

by Paul Sapienza | Jan 17, 2024 | Coaching Philosophy, Featured Videos

Gary Schofield, Athletic Director and Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at Strong Rock Christian School, shares his insights for living a life of excellence.

How To Hydrate High Schoolers With The Right Stuff

by Paul Sapienza | Jul 26, 2024 | Featured Videos, How To Videos, Nutrition

Learn how Dietician and Strength and Conditioning Coach, Allison Maurer, determines how much hydration her athletes need.

Why Hire A Dedicated High School Strength Coach?

by Paul Markgraff | Mar 14, 2023 | Career Development, Coaching Philosophy, Featured Videos

Amanda Berg explains why high schools must hire a dedicated strength and conditioning coach to oversee athletic performance operations. Berg is Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Dassel-Cokato High School (MN). She is also a member of the executive council of the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA) and a co-host of the Big Time Strength podcast.

Unlocking Determination From Competition

by Paul Sapienza | Mar 6, 2024 | Athlete Engagement, Featured Videos

Listen to Logan Jackson’s story about a young wrestler who, after experiencing an eye-opening defeat, discovered his own motivation for weightlifting.

Methods And Benefits To Targeting Explosive Power

by Paul Sapienza | Oct 17, 2024 | Athlete Engagement, Coaching Philosophy, Featured Videos, How To Videos

Join Coach Marvin Welch as he breaks down his philosophy behind explosive training sessions, why his clean sets never exceed five reps, and how his “4 second rule” keeps athletes engaged and focused.