Checkpoints in the ACL Return-to-Play Process

Checkpoints in the ACL Return-to-Play Process

Mike Tyson is well-known for his quote, “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” As a strength and conditioning coach, do you have a plan when you or your athletes get “punched in the mouth?” I know I didn’t. I have been obsessed with...
Four Strategies to Improve Athlete Compliance

Four Strategies to Improve Athlete Compliance

As a Sports Performance Coach, I have observed how the success of our training programs is largely based in how we do things rather than simply what we do. More specifically, it’s about how we get our athletes invested in what we do. Coaches can set the standards and...
3 Keys to Sustain High Sport Performance

3 Keys to Sustain High Sport Performance

There are three areas that need to be understood and managed appropriately during the competitive season which, if not done properly, can ruin the work done in the off-season. These areas are support staff, schedule structure, and key performance indicators. When the...
How to Plan Athlete Recovery during a Sports Season

How to Plan Athlete Recovery during a Sports Season

The in-season period is often the most challenging time for a sports performance coach in the college setting due to limited opportunities for athlete recovery. Frequent competitions, travel, midterms, and other factors make this a very stressful time for both...