Brandon Spickler, Director of Strength & Conditioning at Upper Arlington High School (OH), shares his methods for easing young athletes into strength training. His summer camps and thoughtful programming help seventh and eighth graders build confidence, integrate with upperclassmen, and embrace the long-term process of growth.
Prepare for a smooth summer transition with this end-of-year checklist.
Periodization gives coaches structure, but knowing when to adjust keeps athletes progressing and protected.
Explore the benefits and challenges of incorporating Olympic weightlifting into high school strength programs.
Look inside the methods, mindset, and message of Rob Glass, one of college football’s most respected performance coaches.
This excerpt from Rock Solid Resilience by Dean Robert Somerset & Daniel Pope provides tips for reducing shoulder pain during exercise.
Consider the following strategies for strength, mobility, and endurance training to support well-rounded athletic development.
Protect athletes from ACL tears by implementing the following exercises and strategies.
Whether sprinting, jumping, or making split-second directional changes, an athlete’s core dictates how force is generated, absorbed, and transferred.
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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