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Power Coach: Learning
My coaching career began like many athletes trading in the cleats for the khakis. First and foremost,…
On that Grind: One Hustler’s Journey through Grindstone
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Fred Hatfield’s Influence on Power Athlete
POWER. Read that again. POWER. Jump up out of your chair and ball your hands into fists….
Clash of the Titans: Dual Program Dilemma
Part of being a good strength and conditioning coach is knowing where an athlete is at in…
What the Science Says: Guidelines for Youth Resistance Training
So now we finally come full circle. We’ve covered how strength training is necessary for kids to…
What the Science Says: Effects of Youth Resistance Training
Picking up where we left off in Youth Resistance Training, this article will peel the next layer…
What the Science Says: Youth Resistance Training
“Don’t you know it’s unsafe for kids to lift weights? It will stunt their growth. If they…
Unlocking Stress: Training Smarter AND Harder
Ever feel like you’ve been totally beat? No drive, wanting to just say “f*ck it” and stay…
A Coach’s Field Guide to Hormones
Hormones and their behaviors are, arguably, the most important players when it comes to training adaptations and…
Unlocking Stress: The Double Edge Sword
We’ve all been there: the alarm clock goes off, you start to roll out of bed but…
