Category: Featured Articles
End-Of-Year Checklist For High School Strength Coaches
Prepare for a smooth summer transition with this end-of-year checklist.
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Periodization — Adjusting Training Plans
Periodization gives coaches structure, but knowing when to adjust keeps athletes progressing and protected.
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Should High Schools Be Teaching Olympic Lifts?
Explore the benefits and challenges of incorporating Olympic weightlifting into high school strength programs.
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Rob Glass Redefines Athletic Performance at Oklahoma State
Look inside the methods, mindset, and message of Rob Glass, one of college football’s most respected performance coaches.
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How to Modify Weight Training Due to Shoulder Pain
This excerpt from Rock Solid Resilience by Dean Robert Somerset & Daniel Pope provides tips for reducing shoulder pain during exercise.
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Strength, Mobility, and Endurance: Finding The Right Balance
Consider the following strategies for strength, mobility, and endurance training to support well-rounded athletic development.
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Reducing ACL Injuries Through Strength Training
Protect athletes from ACL tears by implementing the following exercises and strategies.
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Core Strength: The Foundation of Athletic Performance
Whether sprinting, jumping, or making split-second directional changes, an athlete’s core dictates how force is generated, absorbed, and transferred.
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Trenton Smart – Bringing Strength To The Largest High School In Ohio
Director of Sports Performance at Mason High School (OH) Trenton Smart leads with an emphasis on fundamental movements, injury mitigation, and mental resilience.
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Mastering Movements: Ankle Mobility, Reducing Injury Risk
Help athletes improve ankle mobility and reduce injury risks with these targeted exercises and coaching strategies.
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How To Make The Most Out Of Limited Weight Room Space
Make the most out of what you have to build an effective strength and conditioning program. Consider these strategies to maximize your space.
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Romero Empowers Female Athletes At The Harpeth Hall School
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.
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RELATED VIDEOS FOR STRENGTH COACHES
Matt Holt On Translating Strength Training To Sport
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
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
Learn how Dietician and Strength and Conditioning Coach, Allison Maurer, determines how much hydration her athletes need.
Hydrating For Improved Performance And Reduced Injury Risk
In this combined video, Rob Verhelst, Carlo Alvarez, and Allison Maurer break down how they hydrate to enhance performance, recovery, and safety.
Why Hire A Dedicated High School Strength Coach?
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
Listen to Logan Jackson’s story about a young wrestler who, after experiencing an eye-opening defeat, discovered his own motivation for weightlifting.
