The bench press is one of the most widely performed lifts in the world.  If you walk into any gym in America you will most likely find that there is a line just to use the bench press. It’s all about who can press the most weight. Now if... Read more

This week I’m going to throw you for a loop and tell you that plyometric training means absolutely NOTHING for a lot of high school athletes.  Why? Let me first give a very simple description of plyometric activity: It’s basically defined as movement that enables a muscle to reach... Read more

I have been an endurance athlete for most of my life — a swimmer for over 20 years, and approaching 10 years as a triathlete. In the past 20 years, I’ve also taught and coached thousands of athletes of all levels and ages. From both sides of the water,... Read more

Why do coaches yell at refs? I don’t think I’ve ever seen one change a call. A.B., Galt   Why did the chicken cross the road? Why do fools fall in love? Add to that list of eternal questions the one you posed: Why do coaches yell at refs?... Read more

I have been doing quite a bit of off-site team training lately and spending a lot of time teaching the basic skills of linear/lateral acceleration techniques and concepts. This is where I always start with new athletes as many have never been taught how to properly prepare and execute... Read more

As the high school sports season gets back into full-swing, I see an influx of young athletes who suffer injuries to their knees. Unfortunately, many of these athletes will have suffered anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears and require surgery. Many athletes wonder, “Why did this happen to me?”  ... Read more

So, the weather has begun to change, you’ve cleaned and put away the bike, and your wet suit is in the closet. Maybe you’ve raced three or fives races this season; maybe just one. But you’re physically and mentally tired. You don’t want to even look at most of... Read more

Have you ever gotten into a car to go somewhere, realized you have no idea whatsoever how to get there, then started the car and drove off hoping to get there? I would think not.  I ask this only because people start training every day expecting to get results,... Read more

By far the number one question I get from athletes and parents is, “What do I eat on game day?”  They basically want to know how they can fuel themselves or their athletes for optimal performance on the day or weekend when they are going to compete.  The fact... Read more

Here we are at the start of the fall sport season and with it comes the start of football. The hottest topic in football these days is concussions. Whether it is in the NFL or at the high school level or down to Pop Warner, concussions are being discussed.... Read more