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Building Agility From the Ground Up – Brett Klika
As youth strength and conditioning coaches, we often find that the basic skills of athleticism we once took for granted with youngsters are now underdeveloped or missing altogether. This is most...
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Sprinting Mechanics – How to Run Faster: Paul Aanonson
Coaching Sprinting Mechanics must not be ignored in speed training! ‘SPEED’, the buzzword in the world of sports. Those who have mastered the art of sprinting dominate those who have yet to develop it....
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Top 10 Posts of 2018
The IYCA would like to thank you for another incredible year. We have several amazing things coming in 2019, but before we get there, let’s take a look back at the Top 10 posts from 2018. Find a...
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In the Fast Lane – A Speed & Agility Roundtable
Having quick, agile athletes is vital to most sports, so it should be a focus for every strength and conditioning program. We asked a roundtable of experts how they satisfy the need for speed in their...
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Conditioning Games for Young Athletes – Brett Klika
Working with children at any age is an art as well as a science. As coaches, we aim to push our young athletes out of their comfort zone so they can grow physically and mentally within their sport and...
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Narrow Your Niche, Increase Your Impact – Brett Klika
We’ve all heard the old adage “A Jack of all trades is a master of none”. This holds true to nearly every aspect of life, including the role many of us have assumed as a youth strength and conditioning...
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Fun Games for Athletes – Erica Suter
Using fun games for athletes is a big part of the IYCA training philosophy, but many coaches simply don’t have enough games or fresh ideas in their repertoire to keep things interesting. “Left foot...
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What We Can Learn About Athlete Development From Elite Athletes – Jim Kielbaso
As our NFL Combine Training program gets started, it is always exciting for me to get to know and help a group of talented, motivated athletes. It’s also a time that makes me examine athlete...
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Training the Hip Flexors for Sprinting Speed – Nick Brattain
The hip flexors are often neglected in training programs, and this article will outline the importance of training them and will give you several exercises to strength the hip flexors. Sprinting is a...
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Pelvic Tilt Control for Athletes – Jim Kielbaso
Pelvic tilt control is something that frustrates both coaches and athletes, but it is often not addressed very thoroughly. Coaches may recognize an exaggerated arch in the lower back, but that’s just...
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