Athlete Assessment Archives | Prep Strength Coach https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/athlete-assessment/ Best practices, coaching philosophy and product info for the high school strength and conditioning coach. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:54:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://i0.wp.com/prepstrengthcoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cropped-PrepStrengthCoach-Favicon.png?fit=32%2C32&quality=80&ssl=1 Athlete Assessment Archives | Prep Strength Coach https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/athlete-assessment/ 32 32 209727233 Turning Captains Into Coaches — Student Leadership in the Weight Room https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/turning-captains-into-coaches-student-leadership-in-the-weight-room/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/turning-captains-into-coaches-student-leadership-in-the-weight-room/#respond Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:53:57 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=14695 Create leaders who drive culture from within the weight room by teaching athletes how to observe, communicate, and model core values.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/speed-agility-and-game-prep-for-season-lasting-longevity/feed/ 0 14481 Prioritizing Mobility And Hip Health For Offensive Linemen https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/prioritizing-mobility-and-hip-health-for-offensive-linemen/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/prioritizing-mobility-and-hip-health-for-offensive-linemen/#respond Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:08:51 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=13842 Offensive linemen need more than size and strength to succeed. To enhance performance and reduce injury risk, try these simple hip and ankle mobility protocols.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/prioritizing-mobility-and-hip-health-for-offensive-linemen/feed/ 0 13842 Heat, Hydration, and Readiness for Summer Training https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/heat-hydration-and-readiness-for-summer-training/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/heat-hydration-and-readiness-for-summer-training/#respond Mon, 07 Jul 2025 17:37:07 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=13760 As temperatures rise, so do the risks of high school summer training. Prepare athletes for the heat by covering key strategies for acclimatization, hydration protocols, and recognizing early signs of heat illness.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/heat-hydration-and-readiness-for-summer-training/feed/ 0 13760 Using Data to Inform Training (Without Drowning In It) https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/using-data-to-inform-training-without-drowning-in-it/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/using-data-to-inform-training-without-drowning-in-it/#respond Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:02:13 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=13660 In a world overflowing with performance data, it's hard to define what is valuable. Explore how to track what matters, make smarter training decisions, and boost athlete development with clarity and purpose.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/using-data-to-inform-training-without-drowning-in-it/feed/ 0 13660 Niko Palazeti Builds Identity and Culture At The University of Cincinnati https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/niko-palazeti-builds-identity-and-culture-at-the-university-of-cincinnati/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/niko-palazeti-builds-identity-and-culture-at-the-university-of-cincinnati/#respond Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:36:52 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=13595 University of Cincinnati’s Director of Football Sports Performance blends individual development, team connection, and military-inspired structure to drive culture and performance.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/strength-mobility-and-endurance-finding-the-right-balance/feed/ 0 12516 Mastering Movements: Ankle Mobility, Reducing Injury Risk https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/mastering-movements-ankle-mobility-reducing-injury-risk/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/mastering-movements-ankle-mobility-reducing-injury-risk/#respond Mon, 17 Feb 2025 22:01:17 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=12207 Help athletes improve ankle mobility and reduce injury risks with these targeted exercises and coaching strategies.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/mastering-movements-ankle-mobility-reducing-injury-risk/feed/ 0 12207 Approaches To Fostering Motivation, Accountability, and Consistency https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/motivation-approaches-to-foster-accountability-and-consistency/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/motivation-approaches-to-foster-accountability-and-consistency/#respond Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:02:57 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=11531 Instill student-athlete consistency, accountability, and work ethic with this step-based approach to motivation.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/motivation-approaches-to-foster-accountability-and-consistency/feed/ 0 11531 Shifting Training From Fall To Winter Sports https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/shifting-training-from-fall-to-winter-sports/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/shifting-training-from-fall-to-winter-sports/#respond Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:54:41 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=11395 Preparing athletes for winter sports requires a strategic shift. Use this guide to transition athletes seamlessly from fall sports into winter training.

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