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Two days to sign up for the early bird special. Get your registration in today! The Strength and Conditioning/Athletic Development Michigan clinic will be one of the best clinics of the year in Michigan. Only a few weeks until the doors open at the Total Performance Center in Wixom with over 150 participants, and numerous [...]
[tubepress video="yZcbdfQy2IE"] Too often I see coaches reinforcing "jump higher". When was the last time you saw a coach break down landing and cutting techniques? How much of a practice or a training session is focused on deceleration and body awareness? Try some of these tips and drills to help your athletes perform better, and [...]
As your athletes get mentally tougher, try changing up the tempo of the reps instead of increasing the resistance. Try a few sets of a protocol called “super slow”. In this protocol, the concentric phase is executed in six seconds or longer with perfect posture and form. After the concentric phase, follow it up with [...]
[tubepress video="fBnGtGCk_y4"] If your athletes are having trouble with understanding how to move into the squat position, check this clip out. This sequence is an easy "homework assignment" that they can practice at home. With just a door or wall, the athlete can get instant feedback and learn how to put their body in a [...]
Take time to include something positive each day that makes you feel good. Enjoy a good belly laugh with a friend, volunteer your time with children, and take care of your pet or even a plant. I just got a dog and she puts a smile on my face even when taking her for a [...]
This month STT interviews Thomas Palumbo. Coach Palumbo has been a strength and conditioning coach for the Ohio State Buckeyes since 2001. Palumbo came to Ohio State from the Pittsburgh Pirates organization where he served as a Minor League conditioning coach for the 2001 season. His team, the Williamsport Crosscutters won the NY/Penn League championship. [...]
[tubepress video="FlZDq7w4wys"] The Strength and Conditioning/Athletic Development Conference in Baltimore, MD will be here before you know it. Plans are being made now for over 300 participants, and numerous sponsor booths. Check out the early bird special today. Reserve your seat at one of the best events in the country. For more information about the [...]
Only have 30 minutes to workout today? Try an interval workout! Get on the treadmill, then stepper, bike, and then back on the treadmill for five minutes each. After each five minute segment complete 15 pull-ups, 15 dips, 15 push-ups, and 15 squats. You'll reduce your risk of heart attack, lower your blood pressure, and [...]
I’ll bet you were sitting on the couch this weekend watching the game on TV and your friend said “Anyone can do that!” Well the challenge has been made. Get outside and try this agility workout today. Set up four cones in a “T” pattern. The vertical aspect of the “T” is ten yards. The [...]
The Strength and Conditioning/Athletic Development Michigan clinic is right around the corner. Four months until the doors open at the Total Performance Center, over 150 participants, and numerous sponsors witness one of the best clinics of the year in Michigan. The early bird special ends February 26, so sign up soon to reserve to seat. [...]