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Strength and Conditioning

The Vertical Jump Performance Window

For every fallacy that exists at the high school level of strength and conditioning, there is one…

Author: John

Power Athlete Radio – Episode 45

We dive into all sorts of discussion today!  John goes deep into the history behind Power Athlete,…

Author: John

Fashion Vs Function

The ever popular game of inappropriateness, “Cards Against Humanity”, recently raised their prices on Black Friday. Why?…

Author: John

Lactate and Training- Part 1

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 When we attempt to begin to understand lactic acid, most think…

Author: John

Music Matters

In case you didn’t know, music matters.  It’s science.  And when it comes to choosing music at…

Author: John

Athlete Profile: Braden Smith

Braden Smith POWER ATHLETE S&C Coach: Dennis Dolan Position: Offensive Lineman Team: Olathe South High School Falcons…

Author: John

Get a Grip: Part 2

In Part 1, I picked the brain of Jedd Johnson, Diesel Crew founder, grip master, competitor and all around badass…

Author: John

Get a Grip: Part 1

We all know a firm grip is awesome.  I remember being picked up for a date in…

Author: John

Power Athlete Radio – Episode 38

The crew FINALLY gets together to record the first show of 2014!  John, Cali, Tex, Luke, Denny,…

Author: John