The Hidden Engine of Athletic Performance: Why Hip Strength Matters More Than Ever
How many times have you heard a coach say, “He doesn’t have good hips,” or “She just doesn’t move well”?
Speed Training
The Important Key Elements of Teaching Sprint Mechanics
This detailed approach to teaching proper sprint mechanics is a valuable guide for athletes, coaches, trainers and individuals at all
Improving Speed and Explosiveness
There is old but common adage in sports – speed kills! Every coach has said at one time or another,
Basketball Conditioning: Linear Training Applications
By Dan Hutchison, MS, ATC, CSCS The ability to run fast up and down the basketball court is a game
3 Optimal Devices for Running Speed Improvement
By Dan Hutchison, MS, ATC, CSCS There will most likely never be a magic pill or potion that miraculously
Deceleration Training with Variable Resistance: Importance for Sports Performance & Injury Reduction
By Dan Hutchison, MS, ATC, CSCS An automobile with no brakes is literally an accident waiting to happen. This
Lateral Training for Improving Forward Sprinting Velocity
By Dan Hutchison, MS, ATC, CSCS The running motion predominantly occurs in the sagittal plane, which is the plane in
Speed Development Using Resistance Cords
By Dan Hutchison, MS, ATC, CSCS The training applications for running speed development have taken on a number of different
The Importance of Sprint Mechanics for Reducing Injury
By Dan Hutchison, MS, ATC, CSCS Establishing proper technique with all human movement allows us the freedom to perform