Chalk Talk – Episode 28 – Keep Lifting Simple Feat. Kosta Telegadas
Keep lifting simple and engaging. You can do both at the same time. Kosta Telegadas talks about keeping HS lifts basic and balanced.
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Chalk Talk – Episode 27 – Maxes, Percentages, & Worksets – Programming Weights
Programming weights and reps to high school athletes is not a total guessing game. Coach Bres breaks down how we can guide athletes to success in the weight room.
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Recruiting Do’s and Dont’s
Alex Relph breaks down tips and tricks for high school football players looking to get recruited to play college football.
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When Football Season Ends – Rest! Don’t Rush
Win or lose, a high school football season is grueling. Whether athletes move to winter sports or off-season training, they need rest and recovery first. Check out Mike Winkler’s strategies to transitioning athletes out of football season and into the weight room.
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Performance Stations: S+C That Builds The Total Athlete
On the surface, a strength coach has to develop things like strength, power, speed, and agility. Coach Adam Hughes argues that utilizing ‘Performance Stations’ goes beyond the basics of strength and conditioning to help develop the complete athlete needed in today’s competitive landscape.
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5 Keys To A Successful HS S+C Program
What happens when the dream of a busy high school weight room becomes a reality? Now you have to make a schedule to get everyone in for their workouts. Check out Mike Winkler’s 5 Keys to Success
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Off-Season Roadmap – How Commitment Drives Results
Coaches love to boast about their off-season success. Commitment and big turnouts, lead to personal records and results. But how do we build a tradition of off-season success? We asked Jeff Lindeman, CSCS, a few questions about his experiences as a strength coach.
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First Timer: Expectations vs. Reality of Being a New Coach
Becoming a new coach means new responsibilities—and for many that includes strength and conditioning. Coach Curtin discusses what his experience as a first year Head Coach.
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Gameday Lifts
Should your athletes lift on game day? What’s the best approach to “GameDay Lifts”? We thought it’s worth a deep dive into ALL the facts surrounding “GameDay Lifts” and their possible use and benefit.
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In-Season Training Week
Lift 1: Hang Power Cleans & Back Squat Workout Brief Today’s session is a combination of power, maximal strength and core/accessory work. Before we dive in, we grease the groove with a targeted squat warm up and core activation. Do all of this well – pay attention to the details. Non-weighted work will only be…
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Total Athlete – Sample Training Day
Pressing, Pulling, Accessory Work, & MetCon *Required Equipment* Barbell Dumbbells Pull-up Bar Workout Brief: All about the push and pull today. Our main focus is some raw strength development through the bench press and deadlift. Working up to a heavy set of 5 in each, but do not sacrifice movement for load, especially in our…
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10 Commandments for Great Weight Room Culture
Want a successful weight room culture? It all starts with you! It is our job as the coach to create the environment needed to cultivate a successful culture.
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