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Harnessing the Power of Sport Analytics in Collegiate Coaching

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.

Adam Ringler

22 Jul 2024 · 5 min read

Treating your Strength & Conditioning Program like a Tech Startup

Treating your Strength & Conditioning Program like a Tech Startup

Adam Ringler

9 Jul 2024 · 5 min read

#068 - Advice I’d Love to Give Myself 15 Years Ago

#068 - Advice I’d Love to Give Myself 15 Years Ago

Adam Ringler

4 Jul 2024 · 3 min read

Blue Light & Performance Outcomes

Blue Light & Performance Outcomes

Adam Ringler

2 Jul 2024 · 4 min read

Advice I’d Love to Give Myself 15 Years Ago

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?”

Adam Ringler

1 Jul 2024 · 19 min read

12 Essential Realities for Coaches and Athletes to Embrace for Success

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.

Adam Ringler

17 Jun 2024 · 14 min read

Coach's Schedule, Administrator's Schedule

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.

Adam Ringler

15 Jun 2024 · 5 min read

The Cognitive Benefits of Weightlifting: A Coach's Perspective

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.

Adam Ringler

14 Jun 2024 · 5 min read

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

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.

Adam Ringler

26 May 2024 · 11 min read

The Secret Weapon for Explosive Strength and Power

The Secret Weapon for Explosive Strength and Power

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

Adam Ringler

23 May 2024 · 9 min read

Applying Bayesian Methodologies to Strength & Conditioning Coaching

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.

Adam Ringler

26 Dec 2023 · 9 min read

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

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?

Adam Ringler

22 Dec 2023 · 5 min read

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

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."

Adam Ringler

7 Dec 2023 · 2 min read

#067 - 10 Hard Truths About Coaching in the World of Athletics

#067 - 10 Hard Truths About Coaching in the World of Athletics

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I'm discussing the recent article I wrote titled 10 Hard Truths for Coaching in the World of Athletics

Adam Ringler

10 Nov 2023 · 3 min read