sports science
Sprint Velocity Plateau: How to Diagnose and Fix Stalled Speed
Stuck sprint times rarely mean the athlete needs more sprints. A field protocol to find whether force, technique, or stiffness is the actual limiter.
The Eggbeater Power Test: A Water Polo Protocol for Rise Power and Hold Time
Sprint times and shot speed get tested every session. The eggbeater's rise power and hold time almost never do. A pool protocol with steps and norms.
Handheld Dynamometry: Practical Strength Testing Guide for Coaches
Handheld dynamometer strength testing done wrong just measures your grip, not the athlete's. Here's the fixation, protocol, and reliability fixes that matter.
Training Load and Injury Risk: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Coaches lean on the 0.8-1.3 acute:chronic workload ratio, but ACWR alone misses most injuries. See what the multifactorial evidence adds instead.
Power Testing Protocol: Measuring Athletic Explosiveness
Force plate, jump mat, or IMU sensor, which is worth the investment? Jump and throw protocols, normative data, and asymmetry checks explained.
Athletic Testing Battery: Essential Performance Tests for Athletes
Build a comprehensive athletic testing battery. Covers jump tests, strength assessment, speed testing, and flexibility — with norms, protocols.
Athletic Testing Battery: Complete Performance Assessment Guide
Comprehensive athletic testing battery guide: power, speed, agility, and strength tests — protocols, norms, and data interpretation for coaches.