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Powerline: Reminders for the winter strength training program
January marks the beginning of the offseason training program for many fall sports, thus prompting me to offer some suggestions for planning it in this Powerline installment. Depending upon postseason play, many programs start their winter trainin...
Study: PE students more prone to concussions than athletes
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine suggests that students in physical education classes are 60 percent more prone to concussions than those who play sports. The study, published in December, ask...
New Year’s resolutions for your strength program
January usually ushers-in the beginning of the offseason strength and conditioning program for a host of sports. Preparation for this crucial period forces coaches to evaluate what they’ve done in the past, discuss implementing some new ideas t...
Powerline: Managing daily priorities of a strength program
On just about a daily basis, I receive several email requests for a handout describing some aspect of our program — in/offseason training, conditioning protocols, speed training mechanics, mobility/flexibility, leadership activities and a wealth of...
Powerline: Getting strong on limited time
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="134"] Ken Mannie[/caption] The most prevalent stressor that high school coaches relay to me regarding the organization and implementation of a year-round strength-training program is time constraints. High s...
New Jersey high school steroid testing yields one positive result
New Jersey's random drug testing program for high school athletes yielded just one positive result during the 2016-17 school year. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) tested 502 student-athletes in six boys and seven...
Using the Functional Movement Screen to assess athletic ability
Over the last few years, the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) has become a popular clinical tool in the athletic industry. Physical therapist Gray Cook and athletic trainer Lee Burton designed it to capture fundamental movement and identify movement ...
Powerline: Returning to action after a layoff
There have been some unfortunate incidents involving collegiate student-athletes related to conditioning procedures. Several of these occurrences took place after the athletes returned from an extended break. The return point from a long layoff is...
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