Competition Schedule Impact on Long-Term Performance
As fatigue accumulates in an athlete, fitness qualities become masked and full potential is not…
Training Vertical and Horizontal Force Production
Many traditional lower body strength exercises prescribed by coaches primarily train vertical force production. Olympic…
Hamstring Strength and Landing Mechanics in Female Athletes
The incorporation of resistance training with young athletes remains controversial among individuals who are not…
Effect of Post-Match Alcohol Consumption on Recovery
It is not uncommon for athletes at the high school, collegiate and professional levels to…
Do hang cleans improve vertical jump height?
Vertical jump height is a valuable indicator of lower body power and athleticism. Further, jumping…
Effect of Sleep Deprivation on Performance
The importance of adequate sleep quality and duration cannot be overstated for optimum health and…
Half-Time Strategies to Improve Performance
The half-time of a competition provides a period of rest and recovery for athletes while…
Ankle Range of Motion Affects Jump Height
Without question, there is a direct relationship between lower body strength/power and vertical jumping ability….
Influence of Cognitive Factors on Reactive Agility Performance
Agility is an extremely important skill for field and court sport athletes. The ability to…
Do movement screens really capture dysfunction?
The Functional Movement Screen has grown in popularity as a means of screening athletes for…
Effective Athlete Monitoring: Wellness Questionnaires
Advancements in both sports science and technology have resulted in the development of very sophisticated…
All else being equal, does the stronger athlete win?
If you were to assess a team of young athletes in a 5 and 20…
Do pre-adolescent athletes benefit from plyometrics?
Coaching youth sports teams presents many challenges for the coaching staff. Oftentimes, coaches may only…
Waking Resting Heart Rate and Testosterone
A morning measurement of resting heart rate has been used to assess fatigue levels in…