Research reviewS
How Much Should I Know About The Sport?
It seems like at times, strength coaches resist the idea of being a part of player development. On the surface, I understand the resistance... I am strength coach, my job is not to teach them how to shoot a ball or run a route. I think that's fair, I don't think you...
Research Review: Split Training
Introduction Three articles on split training vs. full body training the effects on strength, hypertrophy, and blood markers. Topics will cover how the changes to appetite and lactate with full body training, the change in muscle size from fully body vs. split...
Training Splits
Introduction Three articles on split training vs. full body training the effects on strength, hypertrophy, and blood markers. Topics will cover how the changes to appetite and lactate with full body training, the change in muscle size from fully body vs. split...
Overspeed Training
The Effects of Overspeed Training on Vertical Jump Performance Introduction: Three articles on the effectiveness of overspeed training on vertical jump. Topics will cover eccentric training combined with overspeed training, how overspeed jumping or assisted jumping...
Research Review: Cluster Sets
Introduction Three Articles on The Use of Intra-set Rests in Resistance Training Topics will cover Intra-set Rest’s effects on hypertrophy, strength, power, and hormone signaling. The article will include titles of papers reviewed, findings from the papers, practical...
Research Review (Proprioception)
Proprioception Training- Relation to sport performance and injury prevention Introduction: Three articles on the importance of proprioception training for athletic performance and their effects on injury prevention. Topics covered are: the effects of proprioception on...
Research Review: Fat and Exercise Performance
Introduction Three articles on fat consumption and their affect on athletic performance. This is the end of our nutrition series and so far, we have covered protein intake, carbohydrate intake, and now will talk about how fat intake can influence performance. Topics...
Research Review V
Carbohydrate consumption for athlete’s- Why are carbs so important and what amount should athletes be consuming? Introduction: Three articles on the importance of carbohydrate consumption for maximizing athletic performance. Topics covered are: consumption of carbs...
Your Weekly Edge
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Research Review IV
Introduction Three articles beginning our nutrition and performance series for maximizing performance adaptations. The next four weeks will focus on nutrition and consist of protein recommendations for athletes, carbohydrate recommendations for athletes, dietary fat...
Research Review III
Importance of A Good Night’s Sleep- How sleep affects muscle adaptation. Introduction Four articles on the importance of sleep for maximizing training adaptations. Topics covered are the effects of extended sleep, sleep deprivation, and metabolic changes caused by...
Research Review EDU – 2
Introduction Three articles on a love-hate relationship with inflammation. Topics will cover how short-term inflammation is needed for athletic adaptations, the role of ice in athletic performance, and how this influences programming in and out of season. The outline...
Research Review EDU – 1
Introduction Three Articles on the Importance of Velocity-Based Training. Topics cover force-velocity optimization, precision loading, measuring output for intent, and program optimization. The outline will include titles of specific research articles, findings from...