The goal of this series is to help coaches at the high school level and beyond expand their coaching “tool box” with practical movements, drills, and exercises – ones that aren’t just for show, but ones that can positively impact a training program. Each week I will post an exercise along with a video demonstration, as…
Recently I had a public conversation – or as I like to call, professional banter – on Twitter with a very reputable and credible private-sector strength coach. His questioning was of a post that I wrote for Driveline Baseball discussing common technical faults that I see in the Bench Press, and some suggestions for cleaning up…
The goal of this series is to help coaches at the high school level and beyond expand their coaching “tool box” with practical movements, drills, and exercises – ones that aren’t just for show, but ones that can positively impact a training program. Each week I will post an exercise along with a video demonstration, as…
The goal of this series is to help coaches at the high school level and beyond expand their coaching “tool box” with practical movements, drills, and exercises – ones that aren’t just for show, but ones that can positively impact a training program. Each week I will post an exercise along with a video demonstration, as…
Note from the editor: Since sharing the first part of this incredibly well-thought out and written piece with us, Coach Lauren Green (formerly of the Los Angeles Dodgers organization) has taken a new position, now working as an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach with the Brooklyn Nets organization. Even though Lauren has spent considerable time working…
In an effort to provide more content on my personal blog, especially that in the multimedia format, I have decided to create a new series of blog posts with weekly installments entitled, “If You’re Not Using This Exercise, You Should” The goal of this series is to help coaches at the high school level and…
This article was originally posted a few years back on a different site. I have pulled it from the archives and given it an update and refresher. Enjoy! *** One of the questions I have gotten a lot lately – especially from my new high school players – is “Why do we front squat?” or, “Why do…
Whether it be the daily commute or early morning cardio, cooking dinner or doing the chores, walking the mall or relaxing poolside on a weekend – podcasts are a great way to conveniently sneak in a little extra learning for the week. In this weekly installment, I share with you a shortlist of listen-worthy podcasts – old and…
Ryan J. Faer 