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Three Plays That Need to Be in Your 2019 Playbook
January 4, 2019
Rolling your quarterback out will give him a run-throw option. This is a great way to utilize an athletic quarterback. Happy New Year everyone! It is officially the off-season for most youth football coaches. The offseason is when coaches need to evaluate every aspect of their 2018 season. For me, I will re-watch every single […]
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When Can I Add More Hockey Training?
January 2, 2019
Mindlessly throwing in extra sets, reps and conditioning work without taking the context of the entire program “as a whole” into consideration will not give you any further benefit. “Hey Dan, can I add XYZ to my existing program?” “Coach Garner! When is the best time to add in this finisher I saw?” “Hey coach, […]
Developing Better Volleyball Players Requires Changing the Way We Teach
December 30, 2018
Motor-learning experts say that the key ingredient in skill acquisition is the number of contacts in a game-like environment. In the recent World Cup of soccer, two countries, Belgium and England, experienced their best results in many years by reaching the semifinals. Belgium hadn’t gotten that far since 1986, England since 1990. Their success was […]
Teaching Your Quarterback How to Throw on the Run
December 30, 2018
One of the best parts of the flash fire drill is that it forces quarterbacks to be moving towards their target. This allows them to get their full lower body into the throw. One of the most effective skills a quarterback can have is the ability to throw the football on the run. When the […]
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Butterfly Variations
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Butterfly Variations
December 28, 2018
Top Flight VBC based in Elgin, Illinois, shares variations of the butterfly drill the coaches like to use for warmups, with variations to work on passing, serving, setting, attacking and blocking.
The Complete Guide to Dynamic Swimming Warmups
December 28, 2018
Any sudden, rigorous movements could lead to injuries. Dynamic swimming warmup exercises prepare you for the activity and lowers your risk of injuries. Some swimmers underestimate the importance of warming up before swimming. It’s not surprising as it’s usually tempting to just jump right in. However, there are many reasons taking time to warm up […]
Considerations for Extra Work: Conditioning
December 28, 2018
Psychology can sometimes trump physiology, and it is important that athletes and other personnel involved in their development believe the training intervention and dose are sufficient to achieve desired effects. Effective strength and conditioning coaches conduct a needs analysis of both the athlete and his/her sport. A thorough examination of the physiological requirements of the […]
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Three Mile Mixer Pre-Season Dryland Training Workout
December 27, 2018
After each exercise the players run one lap around the track and then jump right into the next exercise. The three-mile mixer is a workout specifically for hockey players.   It is great for hockey players looking to increase their leg strength, stamina, aerobic and anaerobic capability. This workout consists of 12 skating specific exercises done in intervals […]
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Knees Head Arm
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Exchange Drill
December 21, 2018
Minnesota Select based in Maple Grove, Minnesota, shares a 4 versus 4 drill with four teams of three players and can be used for all ages. Players exchange every time the ball goes over the net, and it can be modified to be cooperative or competitive.
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Balance Beam Activities
December 20, 2018
Jumps and leaps are also introduced to the intermediate gymnast, and may include tuck or split jumps and split leaps. With a width of only 4 inches and standing at just about 4 feet above the ground, the balance beam requires precise movements, poise, strength and a developed sense of stability. The beam’s steep learning […]
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