May/June 2014

Powerline: Strength and Conditioning – Mentoring, motivating and developing leadership in the weight room

Special Rennovation Section – New Stadium Brings Pride to Jesuit High School

Gaining an Edge Through Mental Training – Goal setting and imagery gets athletes in the right state of mind

A Lesson in Team Unity – What Coaches can Learn From the 2013 Boston Red Sox

Guide to Hiring a Strength and Conditioning Coach – How Athletic Administrators Can Find The Right Person for The Job

Taking Charge of Your Strength Program – Seven Concepts of Effective Training Protocols

Beat the Summer Heat – Acclimatization the Best Way to Keep Athletes Safe During Intense Outdoor Activities

In Support of Parent & Athlete Feedback – Modern day coaches could benefit from open discussions

‘Targeting’ Rule Comes to High School Football – The NFHS approved a new rule penalizing players for ‘targeting’ opponents with hits above the shoulders

Training With a Passion – Renowned trainer Ganon Baker developing the nation’s top athletes

The Four Pillars of Leadership – Motivation, communication, peer modeling and team cohesion create strong captions

A Blue Chip Program Without Blue Chip Players – Nine tips for building a team destined for long term success

A Plan for Expansion – Breaking large projects into smaller chunks eases the pain on athletic budgets

Between the Lines – Athletic directors must be prepared for scrutiny

Your Voice – Is illegal recruiting a problem in high school sports?

A.D. Ministration – Facing additional responsibilities and time constraints

Winning Edge – The 10 plagues of a problematic program

Sports Medicine Spotlight – Methods for Minimizing Athlete Injuries

Nutritional Value – Fueling Athletes for Game Day