Category Archives: Sport-Specific

Ep. 31 – In the Trenches with Lee Taft

Lee’s athletic background, and how he got into strength and conditioning. The biggest misconceptions when it comes to speed and agility training. The differences between training young kids and teenagers. Lee’s assessment process. How low box training can improve athletic … Continue reading →

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Coordination Training & Young Athletes

The myths and falsehoods associated with Coordination Training are plenty.  I’ll outline the ‘Top 3′ here: Coordination is a singular element that is defined by a universal ability or lack of ability Coordination cannot be trained nor taught Coordination-based stimulus … Continue reading →

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Total Football Training Review

As I’m sure many of you have noticed, San Francisco 49′ers strength coach Duane Carlisle recently released a new product titled “Total Football Training.”  I actually wrote a preliminary blog about it last Friday, which I’ll link to below: Total … Continue reading →

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Distance Running – Is It Healthy?

(Note from MR: This week and next I’m going to rehash some of my most popular newsletters to-date.  If you aren’t already a subscriber, be sure to fill out the form on the right-hand side and get tons of free … Continue reading →

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High School Football Training for Dummies

Imagine this, if you will…. It’s Memorial Day Monday.  You’ve spent some great time with friends and family, the past two days, enjoying the weather and simply catching up on life. You should have one more day to relax, but … Continue reading →

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Ep. 28 – In the Trenches with Eric Cressey and Mike Reinold

Interview with Eric Cressey and Mike Reinold (MP3) How they both got into the business, and more specifically, working with baseball players. The physical tools it takes to make a great pitcher. The evaluation process – and how to improve … Continue reading →

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The Single-Leg Solution for Athletes

One of the primary groups I created the Single-Leg Solution for was athletes. Strangely enough, single-leg training can benefit a wide variety of athletes in a whole host of different ways. For endurance athletes, improving stabilizer recruitment and strength could … Continue reading →

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REAL Mini Marathon Training

Today, I’m pissed off. How can I be pissed, you ask?  I’m two days out from vacation.  I shouldn’t have a care in the world! Today, all I wanted to do was write my Random Friday blog post, as I … Continue reading →

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Got Shoulder Problems?

Eric Cressey and Mike Reinold have managed $1 billion in shoulders. Read that again: ONE BILLION dollars! But that’s not even what this post is about. Lately it seems as though people want black and white, a line in the … Continue reading →

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Ep. 25 – In the Trenches with Joe Kenn

Interview with Joe Kenn (MP3) Joe’s extensive background in collegiate strength and conditioning. Joe’s philospohy on building elite athletes. The power clean progression he uses to get kids the mobility and skill necessary to pull from the floor. Why Joe … Continue reading →

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