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Off-Season S & C

Strength Report: Writing the Winter Off-Season Strength and Conditioning Program, Part I by: Mike GentryWhile Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Performance, Virginia Tech University(From the AFM Archives) 26 I enjoy my profession of strength and conditioning coaching because it allows…



Kentucky’s Best Passing Game Drill

blast from the past by: Mike Leach(When he was Offensive Coordinator University of Kentucky) 0Football coaches often ask each other, “What is your best drill?” At the University of Kentucky, our best offensive drill is called Routes On Air. It…



5 Keys to Building Your Program Through Off Season Training

5 Keys to Building Your Program Through Off Season Training  By Robert Pomazak MS SES PES Head Coach St. Charles North   The old adage is that championships are won in the off-season. A positive, challenging and competitive off season program can help…

 

Ankle Sprain: Revisiting a Common Injury (Part II)

  Ankle Sprain: Revisiting a Common Injury (Part II) By Bryan Dorrel, Associate Professor Tarleton State University The Healing Process: Following an ankle sprain, the human body takes extraordinary steps to heal itself. The healing process can be viewed as…

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Ankle Sprain: Revisiting a Common Injury (Part I)

  Ankle Sprain: Revisiting a Common Injury (Part I) By Bryan Dorrel, Associate Professor Tarleton State University An ankle sprain is defined as a rip, stretch or tear of connective tissues holding the foot to the lower leg. Connective tissues…

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All 4 One Wide Receiver Drill

Last week of special pricing on No Huddle No Mercy System All 4 One Wide Receiver Drill By Toryeon Hester, Wide Receivers Coach Shaw University I always tell my guys, it is easy for wide receivers to run routes when…

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Getting More from Your Training: Training for the Point of Contact

  By Nick Pinkelman, Owner and Athletics Performance Director Fast to Precise Performance Nick@ f2pperfomance.com Most football plays are won and lost at the point of contact. Being able to over-power your opponent in an instant is a key for…

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Level to Level Adaptability and Versatility of Strength and Conditioning (Part II)

  By Justin Lovett, director of Football Strength and Conditioning Western Kentucky University Versatility of Programming – Over the last decade of working under outstanding sports science-based individuals, I have been fortunate to take bits and pieces about energy system…

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Level to Level Adaptability and Versatility of Strength and Conditioning Part I

Level to Level Adaptability and Versatility of Strength and Conditioning (Part I) By Justin Lovett, Director of Strength and Conditioning Western Kentucky University The intent of this article is to review common threads and share personal examples and experiences of…

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