I love the deadlift because it will hit your entire (well almost) body. While many strength coaches program in tons of bench presses and other upper body push exercises, there is nothing that will make you stronger than targeting the upper/lower pull.
Read MoreIn-season training to me is what sets apart the championship teams from everyone else. In-season training doesn’t have to be a stressor. It should be the opposite. An opportunity to take care of your body during the grueling season and to improve the strength, mobility and power that you developed in the long off-season workouts. Why spend all that time training in the off-season just to throw it away when the season starts.
Read MoreWhat I Love About The Ladder:
Looking back over the past decade, I don’t recall many days that we did not use the ladder with our athletes. The ladder is:
Inexpensive
Easy to Use for ALL Ages & Experience Levels
Can Take It Anywhere With Ease
Versatile
Warms the Body Up/Gets the Motor Churning
“How many days per week should we train our athletes?” This is by far one of the most asked questions that I have been asked from coaches. As much as I would love to give you an exact number, there really isn’t any magic number. If you find that your athletes all are year-round athletes, maybe utilizing a one-day program is just what they need to be successful. However, if your team is primarily single or even double sport athletes, then a more traditional approach could be beneficial as well. Always remember that quality is more important than quantity.
Read MoreDuring this current time in our life, many coaches are struggling with their training programs and maintaining adequate spacing. While some coaches -depending on your state and local regulations - are allowed back in the weight room others are not. One of the most asked questions I get is “How do I train my athletes if I can’t use my weight room?”
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