Best Practices Archives | Prep Strength Coach https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/best-practices/ Best practices, coaching philosophy and product info for the high school strength and conditioning coach. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:53:25 +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 Best Practices Archives | Prep Strength Coach https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/best-practices/ 32 32 209727233 High School Strength Programming Within Time, Schedule & Facility Constraints https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/high-school-strength-programming-within-time-schedule-facility-constraints/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/high-school-strength-programming-within-time-schedule-facility-constraints/#respond Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:52:50 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=14934 With 30–40 minute class periods, shared weight rooms, limited equipment, and shifting schedules, strength coaches must turn constraints into opportunities to build better athletes and stronger culture.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/preparing-athletes-to-train-on-their-own/feed/ 0 14962 Understanding Central Nervous System Load To Balance Sport Demands https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/understanding-central-nervous-system-load-to-balance-sport-demands/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/understanding-central-nervous-system-load-to-balance-sport-demands/#respond Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:43:47 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=14884 High school athletes don’t just battle physical fatigue—they battle nervous system overload from school, sports, stress, and life. With a few practical tools, coaches can keep athletes explosive, healthy, and consistently ready to perform.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/understanding-central-nervous-system-load-to-balance-sport-demands/feed/ 0 14884 Communicating Training Goals To Parents https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/communicating-training-goals-to-parents/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/communicating-training-goals-to-parents/#respond Fri, 21 Nov 2025 20:12:55 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=14864 When coaches explain training goals, safety standards, and how progress is tracked, parents become confident partners and support for the entire program is strengthened.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/communicating-training-goals-to-parents/feed/ 0 14864 How To Create A Great Program https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/how-to-create-a-great-program/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/how-to-create-a-great-program/#respond Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:57:28 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=14835 In this excerpt from Strength and Conditioning Coaching by Michael Boyle, explore the core objectives behind a great program— reducing performance-related injury risks and improving performance—through a lens shaped by over four decades of coaching experience.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/how-to-create-a-great-program/feed/ 0 14835 What To Do When Athletes Don’t Sleep https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/when-athletes-dont-sleep-what-coaches-can-do/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/when-athletes-dont-sleep-what-coaches-can-do/#respond Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:52:49 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=14803 Sleep is the most powerful recovery tool an athlete has—but it’s also the one most often neglected. For high school strength coaches, teaching athletes how to rest may be just as important as teaching them how to lift.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/when-athletes-dont-sleep-what-coaches-can-do/feed/ 0 14803 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/turning-captains-into-coaches-student-leadership-in-the-weight-room/feed/ 0 14695 The Role Of Stretching In Strength and Conditioning https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/the-role-of-stretching-in-strength-and-conditioning/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/the-role-of-stretching-in-strength-and-conditioning/#respond Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:24:25 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=14657 Stretching helps athletes move better, recover faster, and stay healthy throughout the season. For high school strength coaches, the key is knowing when and how to implement it.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/the-role-of-stretching-in-strength-and-conditioning/feed/ 0 14657 Encouraging Academic Success As A Strength Coach https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/encouraging-academic-success-as-a-strength-coach/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/encouraging-academic-success-as-a-strength-coach/#respond Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:08:47 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=14653 The discipline, accountability, and structure built in the weight room translate directly to success outside of it. By checking in with teachers, promoting time management, and recognizing academic achievements, coaches help athletes develop the habits that make them stronger both mentally and physically.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/encouraging-academic-success-as-a-strength-coach/feed/ 0 14653 Maintaining In-Season Strength and Recovery https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/maintaining-in-season-strength-and-recovery/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/maintaining-in-season-strength-and-recovery/#respond Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:27:58 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=14443 Balancing intense practices, early games, and academic demands can drain even the most gifted athletes. See how to maintain players’ power, prevent overtraining, and keep athletes fresh and explosive all season long.

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