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Understanding Force Plate Testing in Basketball

What’s All the Buzz About? Ever wonder how the world's best basketball players always seem to defy gravity, exploding off the court for jaw-dropping dunks or shifting

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Adam Ringler

14 Dec 2024 · 7 min read

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Building Stronger Athletes Through Collaboration: The Power of Teamwork in Collegiate Strength and Conditioning

Athletes need more than just numbers on a screen; they need facilities, programs, and teams that respond to their specific needs, pushing them towards greatness while maintaining their health and wellness.

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Adam Ringler

15 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

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Harnessing the Power of Sport Analytics in Collegiate Coaching

Modern day analysts, who aid coaches in planning for peak performance, often stress the importance of integrating analytics with coaching strategies rather than producing reports that are full of high-level concepts and not connected to actionable plans.

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Adam Ringler

22 Jul 2024 · 5 min read

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Treating your Strength & Conditioning Program like a Tech Startup

"By treating your strength and conditioning program like a startup incubator, you create a dynamic environment where innovation thrives"

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Adam Ringler

9 Jul 2024 · 5 min read

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Blue Light & Performance Outcomes

There are safe ways to use technology and still achieve quality sleep; and student-athletes need to understand the broader influences on recovery.

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Adam Ringler

2 Jul 2024 · 4 min read

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Advice I’d Love to Give Myself 15 Years Ago

I've reached a point where I feel confident in my role as a strength and conditioning coach, so I thought it would be fun to share some advice with the idea of “what would have gotten me to this point faster?”

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Adam Ringler

1 Jul 2024 · 19 min read

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12 Essential Realities for Coaches and Athletes to Embrace for Success

This article delves into 12 essential realities that, while often uncomfortable to acknowledge, are crucial for achieving sustained success and fulfillment in sports.

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Adam Ringler

17 Jun 2024 · 14 min read

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Coach's Schedule, Administrator's Schedule

Time blocking can be a useful tool for estimating the time needed to complete a task and can help you to stay on track and avoid overcommitting yourself.

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Adam Ringler

15 Jun 2024 · 5 min read

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The Cognitive Benefits of Weightlifting: A Coach's Perspective

In this article, I delve into the science behind weightlifting’s cognitive benefits, particularly as it pertains to brain health in various populations, including the elderly.

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Adam Ringler

14 Jun 2024 · 5 min read

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A Performance Coach's Guide to Reducing Dopamine Dependency; Starting with Your iPhone

If you're aiming to reduce your screen time and embrace digital minimalism without relinquishing your smartphone entirely, this guide offers promising solutions.

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Adam Ringler

26 May 2024 · 11 min read

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The Secret Weapon for Explosive Strength and Power

Post-activation potentiation training techniques offers a scientifically-backed method to enhance explosive strength and power.

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Adam Ringler

23 May 2024 · 9 min read

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Applying Bayesian Methodologies to Strength & Conditioning Coaching

Bayesian modeling, often overlooked in the realm of Athletics, Coaching, and Strength & Conditioning, holds great promise for optimizing training strategies. It diverges from traditional approaches, offering unique advantages.

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Adam Ringler

26 Dec 2023 · 9 min read

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Igniting the Inner Flame: Beyond Motivation, Unlocking Student-Athlete Potential

What if the the concept of "motivating" student-athletes is the first barrier we need to break through - in order to successfully "guide" them?

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Adam Ringler

22 Dec 2023 · 5 min read

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From Past to Future: Predicting and Preventing Challenges in Strength and Conditioning Coaching

"This shift from reactive to proactive coaching requires a willingness to step back and engage in a process of predictive analysis. This involves gathering data and insights from various perspectives to form informed hypotheses about potential future challenges."

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Adam Ringler

7 Dec 2023 · 2 min read

10 Hard Truths About Coaching in the World of Athletics

As I recently had the opportunity to interact with several aspiring intern strength and conditioning coaches, it became evident that many of them harbored idealistic perceptions of the collegiate coaching

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Adam Ringler

8 Nov 2023 · 7 min read

Clear Thinking by Shane Parrish

Shane Parrish's new book, Clear Thinking, is a practical guide to thinking more effectively and making better decisions. It's not just another self-help book; In my

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Adam Ringler

15 Oct 2023 · 9 min read

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Empowering Health and Longevity: Taking Action for a Fulfilling Life

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Adam Ringler

27 May 2023 · 13 min read

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The Rise of the Hydrogels

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Adam Ringler

19 Apr 2023 · 6 min read