“Shock method is understood as a method that uses kinetic energy of falling weight which creates a compulsory muscle tension. This tension is brought on because of the collision between the body and the ground or the device and the body.” Dr. Verhoshansky’s presentation “Shock Method and Plyometrics updates and in-depth examination” is a breakdown…

In almost every sport the ability to jump high has been shown to be a strong indicator of an athlete’s performance capabilities separate from the technical skill inherent in their sport (14). For this reason, the vertical jump test is used to test and monitor athletes’ preparedness in order to gain a better understanding of…

Last but not least, today we announce our seventh presenter for The 2018 Seminar. Rounding out the docket for this July 20th and 21st is The Rugby Strength Coach, Keir Wenham-Flatt. Keir and I have been friends and colleagues for the past 5 years, and I have been so impressed with what he does as a coach and…

“That’s what the goal of any good coach is. How do I optimize the fluctuations of readiness so my athlete can display their skill frequently without a drop performance? At the end, that’s what the game is about.” Omegawave’s Val Nasedkin’s first presentation at The Seminar in 2012 is one on my list of must…

It is with the upmost pleasure that today we announce our sixth presenter for The 2018 Seminar, ALTIS’ Dan Pfaff.  Dan’s extensive coaching experience in athletics across three countries provides not just the experience of success but success with athletes in a multitude of backgrounds.  From coaching multiple national championship teams and Olympians to being…

Today we are ecstatic to announce our fifth presenter for The 2018 Seminar, University of Louisville’s Director of Sport Performance Teena Murray. Coach Murray been driving the profession forward by not only building one of the best performance departments in the country at U of L, but also with being a lecturer in their Exercise…