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The Crossover Step Myth: “Don’t Cross Your Feet”
Whether it is, basketball, football, or soccer you can easily find coaches extolling the dangers of using a crossover step. “You’ll get beat if you cross your feet” is still a common mantra for many coaches. However, when we watch many
3 Ways To Train Like An Athlete And Thrive In Life
If you have played sports you might have fond memories of training like an athlete. For many of us, one of the great things about when we trained for sport was how well we felt and functioned. We were in
Strategies To Improve Your Acceleration Mechanics
Athletes and coaches know that you can gain an advantage in just a few steps when you have a better burst of speed. Getting even a little bit ahead of an opponent means you can get to the ball first
What It Takes To Be An Olympian: 3 Common Myths
With the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games going, Coach Ken Vick hits an amazing mark. He’s now had athletes in eleven Olympic Games. It’s been across countries and sports, giving him a unique view of Olympic athletes. A Diverse, Global Sports
Team USA Olympic Athlete Talks About Her Training at Velocity
Team USA athlete Maddie Godby is the latest Olympian and track cyclist training with Velocity. The 28-year-old international competitor came to Coach Vick with the goal of getting stronger and more explosive. Training 2-3 days a week in the gym,
Velocity Sends Athletes To Olympics For Unbelievable 10th Time
While the sports and fitness industries are filled with hype, flashy social media accounts, and short-lived personalities, Velocity Sports Performance is quietly continuing 2 decades of excellence by sending athletes to another Olympic Games. When Velocity was founded in 1999
How Much Protein Do Athletes Need After a Workout?
It’s never been easier to get a quick bite of protein after a workout. Between shakes and bars, it seems like there is a protein snack everywhere you turn. You’ll probably find a high-protein snack in the bag or every
Improve Your Speed By Looking Under The Hood.
When it comes to improving an athlete’s speed, many trainers just stick to their preferred methods. Maybe they have a bunch of go-to speed and agility drills. Others may mostly use strength training with their athletes. For another, it may
Which Is The More Effective Coaching Behavior- Praise Or Criticism?
Coaches are always looking for the most effective coaching behaviors. But there is often argument about the importance of positive reinforcement, praise, and negative feedback. There are different outlooks on which behaviors are the most effective in coaching young athletes.
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