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Technology Should Solve a Coaching Problem
Author: Hussien Jabai, MS, CSCS, TSACF, CPT Walk into almost any modern performance environment and there is no shortage of things to measure. Force production. Bar velocity. Jump height. Sleep. Training load. Movement quality. Recovery. Readiness. The list continues to grow, and the technology used to collect those measures is more accessible to coaches than…
Finding Flow in Sports: How to Get "In the Zone"
Have you ever watched an athlete and thought, “Wow, they’re unstoppable right now”? That’s what psychologists call flow—a state where athletes feel completely immersed in their performance, everything clicks, and they perform at their absolute best. This article breaks down what flow is, why it matters in sports, and how athletes can tap into it…
SPKN: Elevating Sport Leadership
The Role of SPKN in Advancing Coaching Education As the landscape of youth sports evolves, the demand for well-trained, well-rounded coaches has never been greater. The Sports Professional Knowledge Network (SPKN) is at the forefront of this movement, offering comprehensive educational resources designed to elevate coaching standards. SPKN’s mission is to equip coaches with the…
Psychological Support During Athlete Rehabilitation: Facilitating a Successful Recovery Journey
The rehabilitation phase is a critical time in an athlete’s recovery, not only for regaining physical strength but also for rebuilding emotional resilience and mental fortitude. During this process, a coach’s role extends beyond just monitoring physical progress. Coaches are uniquely positioned to offer psychological support, foster motivation, and collaborate with professionals to ensure a…
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Protein Nutrition for Endurance Athletes: A Metabolic Focus on Promoting Recovery and Training Adaptation
While protein is often associated with strength and hypertrophy, this comprehensive review emphasizes its essential role in recovery, adaptation, and performance for endurance athletes. Drawing from recent metabolic research, the authors propose updated, context-specific protein requirements and recommendations based on factors such as carbohydrate availability, energy intake, sex, training intensity, and phase of recovery. The…
What Is "Zone 2 Training"?: Experts' Viewpoint on Definition, Training Methods, and Expected Adaptations
“Zone 2 training” has become a popular topic among endurance athletes and coaches, often praised for its ability to induce a wide range of aerobic adaptations. However, definitions of Zone 2 vary, leading to confusion around how it should be implemented and what benefits to expect. This expert commentary, developed by 14 applied sport scientists…
New insights on mind-muscle connection: Motor imagery concomitant to actual resistance training enhances force performance
Motor imagery (MI), the mental simulation of a movement without physical execution, has long been used to improve performance. While most studies focus on isometric contractions in lab settings, this study tested a novel approach: combining MI with the actual execution of resistance training movements in elite athletes. Specifically, researchers examined whether imagining the concentric…
A Guided Digital Sleep Intervention to Improve Sleep Among Elite Athletes: A Feasibility Study
This feasibility study examined whether a guided digital sleep program, combining a 40-minute workshop, a structured seven-chapter sleep app, and weekly motivational reminders, could improve sleep and mental health among elite athletes. Sixteen athletes (mean age 20.5 years, ~18.6 hr weekly training) participated and completed assessments at baseline, pre-intervention, post-intervention, and 2-month follow-up. The study…
Personalized Nutrition for the Enhancement of Elite Athletic Performance
While sports nutrition has progressed significantly since the early 20th century, the field has reached a plateau in its ability to support elite performance using generalized strategies. This article advocates for a paradigm shift toward personalized nutrition, highlighting that a one-size-fits-all approach often fails to account for individual variability in physiology, metabolism, and response to…
Unraveling the potential of “living low–training high”
Living low–training high (LLTH) training models, where athletes live at low altitude but train at moderate to high altitude or in simulated hypoxia, have been shown to enhance endurance performance. This perspective article highlights a novel hypothesis: improvements from LLTH may not only stem from physiological adaptations but also from changes in the perception of…
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