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Building a strength training plan for incoming college athletes
[caption id="attachment_43808" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Brad Bichey, director of football strength and conditioning at UConn, discusses how important it is for college freshmen to master the fundamentals of strength training before pursuing m...
Why daily documentation helps strength coaches better support athletes
[caption id="attachment_43700" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Beck Bonaventura, center, discusses why documentation and reflection are critical to weight room success.[/caption] I will be the first to admit that communication has not always been...
Building a culture of performance in and out of the weight room
[caption id="attachment_43639" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Katrin Koch explains how leadership, trust and accountability shape a culture of performance across athletic programs and staff teams.[/caption] One of the most common denominators am...
Annual athletic trainer survey to examine latest trends, issues
Training & Conditioning, sister publication to Coach & A.D., invites athletic trainers nationwide to participate in its annual Athletic Trainer Survey, an industry initiative designed to capture real-world insights into the evolving landscape...
Inside 4 strength training facilities that are transforming athlete performance
With health, efficiency and performance top priorities for coaches and athletic trainers, below are four strength training facilities that epitomize what it means to invest in student-athletes. Texas Tech University’s Sports Performance Center ...
Preventing Achilles tendon injuries by recognizing early warning signs
Achilles tendon injuries, particularly tears, are a common problem for athletes, affecting their ability to play as well as their daily lives. The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body. It connects the calf muscles to the h...
Inside WVU’s strength program for elite football performance
The goal of the strength and conditioning program at West Virginia University is to provide our student-athletes with the highest physical and mental preparedness on the field of competition. My goal is for our football program to achieve the highest...
Lower extremity return to play testing protocols
The athlete has had a lower extremity injury that required either surgery, extensive rehab and reconditioning and is cleared to participate. But are they ready to return to play without hesitation? Are they trained to competent levels of starting, el...
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