The Core is an anatomical area of the body pertaining to sports performance training, the development of speed, and rotary movement patterns such as hitting, throwing, striking, or swinging. The core is a vital component of the kinetic chain, rotary movement patterns, and the development of the athlete. What is typically not mentioned in reference to the core is a defining...
The majority of athletes require total body power. This allows the athlete to sprint, change direction, hit, throw, and swing with speed. In order for the athlete to maximize their power outputs during competition it is necessary for the strength and conditioning coach to develop the power components of the kinetic chain. Developing the power components of the kinetic chain requires...
Athletes require the development of functional strength in both the upper and lower body. Functional strength development is predicated upon multi-joint, total body, integrated, NOT isolated movement patterns. Human movement and the execution of athletic actions recruit the entire body "feet to fingertips" and in order to create a transfer of training effect from the weight room onto the field of...
Sports Performance Coach Sean Cochran on the 19th Hole Talk Radio Show by Dennis Silvers "Swinging a golf club, baseball bat, or tennis racquet all require the rotary athlete to develop speed. In order to the develop this speed the body must have certain levels of mobility, strength, and power. As a result it is imperative for the rotary athlete to develop...
The development of lower and upper body strength is imperative for all athletes. Increases in total body strength allow the athlete the potential to generate more power, reduce injury, and increase overall performance during competition. The athlete, coach, and trainer must recognize the kinetic chain operates as a collective unit to perform athletic actions during competition. As a result, the strength...