Measure Running Mechanics to Improve Sprint Speed and Improve Health
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jason Weber, founder of SpeedSig and former high-performance coach with over 20 years in elite sport. We dive deep into the practical side of sprint mechanics, injury risk, and return-to-play strategies for field sport athletes.Jason shares how SpeedSig helps coaches get real-time feedback on key metrics like ground contact time, thigh angular velocity, and more—so you can make smarter programming decisions and spot potential issues before they become injuries.We cover:How to improve horizontal force application in sprintingWhy light sleds can sharpen max velocity mechanicsThe role of measurement in better coaching decisionsPractical strategies for returning athletes to high-speed running safelyWhether you're working with pros or college athletes, this one’s packed with insights you can apply right away.___Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEUFrom our sponsorsTeamBuildr 🌎Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/enTeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete training in a simple and manageable way. Be sure to check them out in the link above.Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software, and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above.Vitruve VBT🌎Site: https://vitruve.fit/Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. For more about Vitruve click the link above.Power Lift🌎Site: https://www.powerliftusa.com/ Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment. For more about Power Lift click the link above.
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Velocity Based Training Done Right | Vitruve VBT App Updates
In this episode, I sit down with Luke from Vitruve to dive into their brand new app and how it’s helping coaches get more out of velocity-based training (VBT). We break down: ⚙️ How the new app makes VBT simpler and more actionable 📊 Why data tracking has to be seamless to be useful 📈 Real-world ways coaches are using VBT to improve performance and decision-making 📱 How this update helps you spend less time managing tech—and more time coaching If you’ve been using Vitruve (or thinking about it), this one’s a must-listen. Luke shares the behind-the-scenes thinking on design, feedback from coaches, and what’s next for the platform.___Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEUFrom our sponsorsTeamBuildr 🌎Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/enTeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete training in a simple and manageable way. Be sure to check them out in the link above.Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software, and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above.Vitruve VBT🌎Site: https://vitruve.fit/Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. For more about Vitruve click the link above.Power Lift🌎Site: https://www.powerliftusa.com/ Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment. For more about Power Lift click the link above.
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Sleds to Improve Speed | But What Load Should You Use?
Horizontal force application is EVERYTHING in max velocity sprinting. JB Morin’s research laid it out: when you lose the ability to maintain horizontal force, you slow down. Period. Want a simple, effective way to clean up mechanics and improve force application? Light sleds. Not heavy. Light and fast. Learn more about this topic in this podcast episode.Research article Dr. Jason Weber cites: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21364480/___Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEUFrom our sponsorsTeamBuildr 🌎Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/enTeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete training in a simple and manageable way. Be sure to check them out in the link above.Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software, and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above.Vitruve VBT🌎Site: https://vitruve.fit/Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. For more about Vitruve click the link above.Power Lift🌎Site: https://www.powerliftusa.com/ Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment. For more about Power Lift click the link above.
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Not Just Ice and Stem | Real Talk on Athlete Rehab with Kyle Cherry
Kyle Cherry joined the CMW this week to talk all things injury and return to play (RTP). Kyle is the Associate Director of Athletic Training and Head Football Athletic Trainer at Towson University. Kyle and I worked together for just under 4 years total. In this episode you will get to learn all the ins and outs of our relationship and learn how we were able to reduce injuries by over 50% when we worked together.Link to starters games missed document: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/Player-Health___Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU---From our sponsorsTeamBuildr 🌎Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/enTeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete training in a simple and manageable way. Be sure to check them out in the link above.Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software, and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above.Vitruve VBT🌎Site: https://vitruve.fit/Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. For more about Vitruve click the link above.Power Lift🌎Site: https://www.powerliftusa.com/ Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment. For more about Power Lift click the link above.
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What to Do FIRST When an Athlete Has a Hamstring Injury
In this episode, we dive deep into pelvic stability and its critical role in hamstring injury recovery and speed training. We discuss the importance of understanding sagittal plane mechanics, including how torso angle and pelvic tilt affect hamstring length under high-speed movements.We also explore the groundbreaking work of experts like Johan Lahti, Jurdan Mendiguchia, and JB Morin, and how their research is reshaping the way we approach rehab and return-to-play strategies for athletes.___Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEUFrom our sponsorsTeamBuildr 🌎Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/enTeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete training in a simple and manageable way. Be sure to check them out in the link above.Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software, and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above.Vitruve VBT🌎Site: https://vitruve.fit/Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. For more about Vitruve click the link above.Power Lift🌎Site: https://www.powerliftusa.com/ Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment. For more about Power Lift click the link above.
Strength Coach Network is bridging the gap from the class room to the weight room. This is why we are where Strength Coaches come to learn. In fact we bridge the gap from 📚 to 🏋️♂️ so well we have members all across athletics. How do we do this?Strength and conditioning in athletics SHOULD be exciting. Yet too many people make it dull and boring. We are not sure why this is the case - working with professional and collegiate athletes is awesome! In this show from Strength Coach Network, join Dr. Justin Lima as he talks with experts in the field of strength and conditioning.Dr. Lima has been working in college athletics since 2009 after his athletic career ended. Since then he has worked in college sports at Big 10, ACC, Ivy League, and more helping hundreds of athletes while placing some into professional careers. He also earned his PhD in Health and Human Performance and Masters in Strength and Conditioning.Each week he is joined by coaches who make their living working in the field of strength and conditioning. On the show we dive into the world of working in professional and collegiate sport - but make it interesting! Yes we dive into the science of exercise, our spin on it makes it digestable for everyone to understand how elite athletes are able to perform.So be cheeky and indulge on this conversation in the middle of each week, and learn how the best athletes prepare for GameDay.For more information from Strength Coach Network follow us at:Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetworkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrengthCoachNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetworkBlog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blogWebsite: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/Education Courses: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/fundamentals
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