How to Build a Strength Training Program: 7 Key Variables TOPIC: There’s not shortage of ways to advance your coaching craft, from improving communication to studying the latest methods to learning how to better evaluate outcomes. Yet one of the simplest and...
6 Benefits of Rep Ranges & RIR Over Fixed Rep Targets TOPIC: There’s nothing wrong with prescribing 3×10, but those numbers don’t tell you how hard your athlete actually worked or how much they had left in the tank. Here are six ways using rep ranges and RIR...
The Best Exercises for Developing Speed TOPIC: Want to run faster? It’s not just about sprinting more. The real secret lies in the weight room. Strength training builds the raw power, stability, and mechanics that turn into explosive speed on the field or track....
Nervous System Training 101: The Creation of Superhuman Strength and Athleticism TOPIC: Most athletes train their muscles. The smart ones train their nervous system. If you want to move faster, lift heavier, and feel more explosive than ever, it’s time to go beyond...
32 & Lifting: Reflections on My First Powerlifting Competition TOPIC: Stepping onto the powerlifting platform at 32, just 13 months post-ACL surgery, Fred Ormerod chronicles his return to competitive sports after a 14-year hiatus. From shedding over 15kg to meet...
Effective Ways to Coach At-Home Athletes TOPIC: Transitioning to remote coaching presents unique challenges for strength and conditioning coaches, especially when athletes lack access to standard gym equipment. Effective communication and creative programming are...
