Show Up Early, Not On Time
When most coaches say ‘be on time,’ they really mean show up early. Coaches want athletes ready to go, not rushing in at the last minute. See why.
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# 53 – Weight Belts
To wear a weight belt, to not wear a weight belt, that is the question! Check out this podcast before you race to grab the weight belts.
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Carbohydrates – Part 2: Choices – Sugar, Starch, Fiber
Carbohydrates do not have to be labeled ‘good’ and ‘bad’. Instead lets break down our different carb choices based on our goals and needs!
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Carbohydrates – Part 1: What & Where
In this article, we’ll dig into carbohydrates a bit more to understand what they are, what they do for us, and where they come from.
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# 52 – Team Training – School Spotlight: North Attleboro
A historically good football program took a hit when athletes started picking personal training over team training. See how they refocused this off-season.
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Ian Bonner – Spotlight From The Flivver Flash
PLT4M team member Ian Bonner spends his free time doing what he loves – coaching. Check out the impact Ian is making in the weight room at his alma mater.
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Episode 51 – Power Training – What, Why & How?
What ingredients does it take to develop power for your athletes? Check out this podcast for the SIMPLE recipe to balancing strength and speed.
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App Ed Review
‘Your Go-To Source for Physical Education.’ App Ed Review recently evaluated PLT4M and you can check out the full analysis here.
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Episode 50 – Intro to S&C feat. Trent Clausen
Every student takes Intro to S&C their freshman year at Conestoga High School (NE). Check out how Trent Clausen approaches teaching the class.
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Calories – Hunger to Fullness Scale
How do we measure if we are eating too much or too little when it comes to calories? Rebecca Toutant gives us a simple scale to figure it out!
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Weight Training – Student-Athletes’ Perspective
Athletes from the Kingsford Flivver football team talk with their coach, Josh VanDusen, about their experiences in the weight room and using PLT4M.
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Starting Somewhere – Growing Weight Room Attendance
Getting consistent weight room turnout at any high school is no simple task. Coach Justin Shaffer knows for long term success you have to start somewhere.
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