Category: Coaching Philosophy

Approaches To Fostering Motivation, Accountability, and Consistency

by Paul Sapienza | Nov 12, 2024 | Athlete Assessment, Best Practices, Featured Articles

Instill student-athlete consistency, accountability, and work ethic with this step-based approach to motivation.

Recommendations From Allison Maurer – Strength Coach And Dietitian

by Paul Sapienza | Nov 12, 2024 | Coaching Philosophy, Coaching Profiles, Featured Articles, Nutrition

Explore how Allison Maurer, an industry-leading dietitian and strength coach, brings collegiate-level sports nutrition and training to high school athletes at Knoxville Catholic High.

Marvin Welch Supporting Dickinson Through Knowledge And Passion

by Paul Sapienza | Oct 30, 2024 | Coaching Profiles, Featured Articles, Plyometrics, Programming

Marvin Welch applies his knowledge and passion for sports performance to promote athlete success at Dickinson ISD.

Shifting Training From Fall To Winter Sports

by Paul Sapienza | Oct 30, 2024 | Athlete Assessment, Best Practices, Featured Articles, How To, Programming

Preparing athletes for winter sports requires a strategic shift. Use this guide to transition athletes seamlessly from fall sports into winter training.

Building Tomorrow’s Leaders At University School

by Paul Sapienza | Oct 16, 2024 | Coaching Philosophy, Coaching Profiles, Featured Articles, Mental Toughness

For over 28 years, Coach Carlo Alvarez has been transforming athletes into elite leaders through strength and conditioning.

Developing Power in High School Athletes

by Paul Sapienza | Oct 11, 2024 | Best Practices, Exercises, Featured Articles, How To

Master the fundamentals of power development to elevate your athletes’ performance.

Balancing Development and Performance for Multisport Athletes

by Paul Sapienza | Sep 26, 2024 | Best Practices, Featured Articles, How To

Explore effective strategies for training multisport athletes, focusing on how to balance their development and performance year-round.

Developing Mental Toughness For High-Stakes Scenarios

by Paul Sapienza | Sep 18, 2024 | Featured Articles, Mental Toughness

As fall sports move into the post-season, athletes must prepare for the mounting pressure of championship games. Here are some strategies for helping athletes develop mental toughness, enabling them to thrive when the stakes are highest.

Mid-Season Recovery for Football Players

by Paul Sapienza | Sep 18, 2024 | Best Practices, Featured Articles, Nutrition, Safety

The Mid-Season can present new challenges for athletes with fatigue, soreness, and mental stress setting in. Try these recovery methods to keep your football players performing at their best.

Reducing The Risk Of Early-Season Injuries

by Paul Sapienza | Sep 4, 2024 | Athlete Assessment, Best Practices, Drills, Exercises, Featured Articles, Programming, Safety, Warm Ups

Balancing workload, flexibility, recovery, and athlete-specific factors to ensure a healthy start to the season.

Weight Management Strategies for Athletes Coming Back To School

by Paul Sapienza | Aug 21, 2024 | Athlete Assessment, Best Practices, Education, Featured Articles, How To, Programming, Safety

See strategies for guiding athletes on how to correctly adjust their body weight during the crucial first month of the fall sports season.

Preparing for the School Year: Managing Work-Life Balance

by Paul Sapienza | Aug 7, 2024 | Best Practices, Coaching Philosophy, Featured Articles

Start the school year successfully by adjusting training programs and work-life balance.

ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE SUPPLIERS WHO CAN HELP

CSP Global

https://kinesiology.csp.edu/

kinesdoc@csp.edu

(651) 369-8411

At Concordia University, St. Paul, we offer both an online PhD and EdD in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Strength & Conditioning.

The online PhD in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Strength & Conditioning is designed to prepare you for a career in academia or research. Graduates will be prepared to publish their own work and collaborate with other researchers, as well as teach at the post-secondary level.

Our online EdD in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Strength & Conditioning is designed to help you apply research to solve real-world problems. Graduates will be prepared to pursue leadership roles within corporate wellness, higher education, professional sports organizations, and more, in addition to teaching at the post-secondary level.

Honey Stinger

www.honeystinger.com

teamsales@honeystinger.com

866-GO-HONEY

Honey Stinger is trusted by 1k+ Pro and College Teams. More than 1,000 teams, plus a generation of outdoor & endurance athletes prepare, perform and recover with Honey Stinger to help achieve their performance goals and feel better along the way.

Human Kinetics

http://www.hkusa.com

customersupport@hkusa.com

800-747-4457

Human Kinetics leads the world in providing information related to physical activity. That information takes many forms: textbooks, books for consumers, instructor support materials, journals, online courses, video, digital products, and more.

Logan University

https://www.logan.edu/academics/master-of-science-in-strength-and-conditioning/

Admissions@logan.edu

800-782-3344

High-performing athletes deserve the most qualified, well-rounded athletic performance coaches. Meet this demand with Logan University's science-based, evidence-informed curriculum.

Matrix Fitness

https://www.matrixfitness.com/

info@matrixfitness.com

866-693-4863

Matrix Fitness is dedicated to serving fitness facilities of all kinds with complete, forward-thinking solutions, setting them apart in exciting ways. Our internationally celebrated designs have been recognized around the world for their dynamic performance, exceptional comfort, approachable aesthetic and unmatched durability.

Mondo

http://www.mondoworldwide.com

mondo@mondousa.com

800-361-3747

Thousands of athletes train and compete on MONDO surfaces and weight room flooring, achieving outstanding results, breaking world records and overcoming their own limits. It is thanks to their help and constant feedback that Mondo has redefined the standards of sports flooring, setting the benchmark for new achievements to come.

Royal Basket Trucks

https://www.royal-basket.com/

sales@royal-basket.com

(800) 426-6447

Royal Basket Trucks, Inc. is a leading producer of carts, trucks and containers used in facilities throughout the United States. The Royal brand is recognizable in markets such as material handling, hospitality, healthcare, commercial laundry, education, recycling, athletics, property management, retail, warehousing and distribution.

Samson Equipment Company

http://www.samsonequipment.com

sales@samsonequipment.com

800-472-6766

Samson Equipment builds affordable weight room solutions personalized to your needs and mission. We deliver the highest quality product in the industry backed by the Samson Lifetime Warranty. We are the weight room manufacturing professionals with over 40 years of experience.

TeamBuildr

www.teambuildr.com

info@teambuildr.com

(240) 415-8326

TeamBuildr is the #1 performance platform for strength coaches that schools are using all around the world. Our powerhouse platform provides coaches and teachers with an elevated experience when it comes to program development, data tracking, and staying connected with student-athletes, especially during the summer months.

The Right Stuff

http://www.TheRightStuff-USA.com

custsvc@wellness-brands.com

720-684-6584

Serious hydration for serious athletes from NASA. The Right Stuff is liquid electrolyte packets that optimize athletes’ performance & recovery.

Concordia University Chicago

https://exsci.cuchicago.edu/

exsci.admissions@cuchicago.edu

(708) 888-2031

Enhance your strength and conditioning knowledge while preparing for the CSCS by enrolling in the Strength and Conditioning concentration at Concordia University Chicago. Our fully online MS in Applied Exercise Science program, focusing on Strength and Conditioning, is tailored for working professionals, offering asynchronous classes for flexible learning at your convenience. We maintain small class sizes to foster connections with both your peers and instructors. Additionally, the option for dual concentrations is available.