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February 26, 2015
SportsMed: Updates on sports concussions
A concussion consists of clinical symptoms stemming from a brain shaken by external forces. It is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and is sometimes called a “mild TBI,” although this term is used for injuries other than those sustained in s...
February 19, 2015
Powerline: Establishing power points in offseason programs
With many athletic programs in the midst of their offseason programs, this is a prime opportunity to discuss one of the critical components of physical training: power development. Coaches across the country are working diligently with their athle...
February 16, 2015
Protecting your players
Steps to help athletes avoid debilitating sports injuries Choosing a brace isn’t the most exciting decision an athlete will ever make, but it just might be the most important one. Timothy McGuine, senior scientist in the Department of Orthopedi...
February 12, 2015
Dry land programs for swimmers
Not every swimming program is fortunate enough to have its own pool, and that forces coaches to find innovative ways to train their athletes without stepping in the water. Because so many teams have been forced to adapt, coaches across the country...
February 12, 2015
Texas bill would require heart screenings for athletes
Three Texas lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require the state's high school athletes to undergo heart screenings. [caption id="attachment_10828" align="alignleft" width="256"] A Texas bill would require electrocardiograms for hig...
January 20, 2015
Track & Field: Coaching your jumpers
9 competitive tips to keep your athletes fully prepared The long and triple jumps can be incredibly difficult to prepare for, especially for athletes who may not be accustomed to the event. Because it’s so different from other track and field comp...
January 20, 2015
Powerline: Addressing agility and skill specificity year-round
Change of direction (COD) is not only inherent in just about every athletic endeavor; it is viewed by many as one of the most important movement constituents in physical development. As vital as straight-line speed may be, very few sports — with tr...
January 14, 2015
Concussions, sprains reportedly increase in Texas HS sports
Texas high schools reported increases in concussions and sprains during the 2013-14 school year, according to a report released by the state’s University Interscholastic League. KPRC in Houston obtained a copy of the report, which revealed sprai...
December 30, 2014
The ‘Spartan Rotation’ conditioning workout
Coaches are always searching for conditioning drills that fit the specific needs of their sport while concurrently adding enough variety to keep things interesting and challenging. This is especially true when dealing with anaerobic or power...
December 12, 2014
Powerline: Gaining size and speed
We recently hosted our annual strength and conditioning clinic here at Michigan State, and the topic I addressed was that of efficient methods for increasing muscular size and strength. Without fail, it's the most asked question crossing my de...
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