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Pre-Season Training Thoughts - Ted Rath MS, CSCC - Detroit Lions Strength & Conditioning

What's Going On In High School Weight Rooms?: Jim Kielbaso MS, CSCS

Strength Training Similarities: High School - College - Professional:  Ted Rath, SCCC - Detroit Lions

Random Thoughts on Coaching:  Jim Kielbaso MS, CSCS

Part 1 of the Ethan Reeve Interview:  This is a 19 minute audio file and Part 1 in a series.  For the full 54-minute interview, go to http://www.UltimateStrengthAndConditioning.com - It's worth it.  Great interview.

Interview with Ethan Reeve: Director of Strength & Conditioning at Wake Forest

Roundtable Discussion:  Besides standard strength training equipment, what are your favorite training devices or  "toys" and how do you utilize them?  What device have you had trouble with or just don't really like using?

Starting a Strength & Conditioning Program for Lacrosse: Nick Wilson CSCS - University of Detroit Mercy

Roundtable Discussion:  What new information/exercises/method have you learned about in the past five years that has changed the way you train your athletes?  How did you make that change happen?

2009 Spartan S & C Clinic (Michigan State) Recap

Conversation with Alabama Strength & Conditioning Coach Scott Cochran (from Ian Rapaport of the Birmingham News)

The Basics of Creating a Strength Training Program - Jim Kielbaso MS, CSCS

Preventing Hamstring Injuries - Joe Heiler PT, CSCS: www.sportsrehabexpert.com

Static Stretching: Is This Concept Outdated - Alan Stein CCS, CSCS: www.strongerathlete.com

Motor Learning Tip for Coaches & Athletes: Why Perfect Practice is so Important - Jim Kielbaso MS, CSCS

Strength Training Debate: Intensity vs. Volume - Ken Mannie MS, CSCS, CSCC: Michigan State University



Featured Articles


6 SAQ Training Tips - Jim Kielbaso MS, CSCS

Agility Training Misconceptions - Jim Kielbaso MS, CSCS

Anaerobic/Aerobic Conditioning Coaching Tip - Jim Kielbaso MS, CSCS

Back to Competition - John Locke MS, ATC

Barbells vs. Machines: Balancing a Weighty Issue - Ken Mannie MS, CSCS, CSCC: Michigan State University

Building a Foundation for your High School Strength Program - Ryan Carlson: Minnetonka (MN) High School

Coaching in the Weight Room - Jim Kielbaso MS, CSCS

Coaching Strategies to Improve Communication & Motivation - Tim Wakeham MS, CSCS: Michigan State University

Fred Fornicola Interview - Rick Rignell (A discussion and preview of Fred Fornicola & Matt Brzycki's new book Youth Fitness: An Action Plan For Shaping America’s Kids)

Functional Strength Training - Missing the Point - Jim Kielbaso MS, CSCS

How to Develop Blazing Speed & Lightening Quick Agility - Brian White: www.edgespa.com

Improving Explosiveness on the Basketball Court - Alan Stein CCS, CSCS

Making Money Training Athletes: The Power of Results - Jim Kielbaso MS, CSCS

Misuse of Movement Training - Jim Kielbaso MS, CSCS

Multi-Dimensional Hip Training - Jim Kielbaso MS, CSCS

Off-Season Speed Training Tip - Jim Kielbaso MS, CSCS

Off-Season Training - Mark Asanovich: Jacksonville Jaguars

Over-Training & Recovery Issues: Break With Tradition - Tom Kelso MS, CSCS

Practical Consideration in Strength Program Organization - Marty Gasparro ATC, CSCS

Review: USAW Level 1 Certification Clinic - Jennifer Query MA, CSCS, USAW: Western Michigan University

Shoulder Injury Prevention - Joe Heiler PT, CSCS: www.sportsrehabexpert.com

Solving Anterior Knee Pain - Joe Heiler PT, CSCS: www.sportsrehabexpert.com

Strength Training Reinforcers - John Mikula CTRS, H/FI, CCS

The Best Exercise For.... - Jim Kielbaso MS, CSCS

The Power of the Positive - Larry Lauer, PhD

The Winning Edge for Athletes - Jim Kielbaso MS, CSCS