June, 2017 - Complementary Training

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  • Plyometric Progression with Coach Wilmot | S2 PART 8

    By Mladen Jovanovic on 29/06/2017

    In this episode, Coach Wilmot reveals some more plyometric applications for training athletes to shift force vectors. Lachlan demonstrates some more contrast exercises for vertical force transfer, progressing Amy’s training with a vertical jump to a broad jump.

  • 5/3/1 Forever [Book Review]

    By Mladen Jovanovic on 24/06/2017

    5/3/1 Forever is all about programming your total training; this includes mobility, jumps/med ball throws, you main lifts, supplemental, assistance work, conditioning and recovery. As always, each part is broken down and addressed in a simple, easy to read/implement manner. This allows the athlete or lifter to program his training, no matter what his goals.

  • Sprint Catch Drills

    By Mladen Jovanovic on 22/06/2017

    Acceleration for football using closed drills is one thing, but if you can't react and get out fast when reacting to an opponent then it's likely you'll have a tough time on game day. Using repetition without repetition (changing some aspect of the drill on every rep) these basic cat and mouse drills can be pretty powerful for getting...

  • Sprint Variability Profiling: New Insights From Speed Testing Data

    By on 18/06/2017

    The typical approach for speed assessment of team sport athletes is to test athletes over a 40 m distance with their “output” tracked at various 10 m intervals in between – giving the coach 10 m, 20 m, 30 m and/or 40 m sprint times. Often in the team sport environment we look...

  • Plyometric Progression with Coach Wilmot | S2 PART 6 & S2 PART 7

    By Mladen Jovanovic on 14/06/2017

    In episodes six and seven, Coach Wilmot emphasizes the importance of training athletes to shift force vectors. Also, he explores some more plyometric applications for training athletes to shift force vectors.

  • Agile Periodization: Decision Making Under Uncertainty [Part 2]

    By Mladen Jovanovic on 04/06/2017

    In the first part I have covered issues and limitations of the contemporary planning/periodization strategies, and the idea that as practitioners we need to figure out how to make good decisions when facing uncertainties. In this final part, I am providing potential solutions to the issues identified.

  • Vacancies [June, 2017]

    By on 01/06/2017

    Here are the very interesting vacancies that are currently available. Please share or retweet and let’s get the word out!