Education Archives | Prep Strength Coach https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/education-articles/ Best practices, coaching philosophy and product info for the high school strength and conditioning coach. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 20:26:13 +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 Education Archives | Prep Strength Coach https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/education-articles/ 32 32 209727233 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 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 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 Why Should Athletes Bench Press? https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/why-should-athletes-bench-press/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/why-should-athletes-bench-press/#respond Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:01:25 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=14428 In this excerpt from Foundational Strength by John Flagg, learn why the bench deserves serious attention, how proper technique can unlock long-term progress, and why mastering this lift benefits everyone — from competitive athletes to everyday lifters.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/why-should-athletes-bench-press/feed/ 0 14428 Chris Fahs Blends Science With Mentorship At Logan University https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/chris-fahs-blends-science-with-mentorship-at-logan-university/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/chris-fahs-blends-science-with-mentorship-at-logan-university/#respond Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:48:00 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=13393 Former powerlifter and bodybuilder, Dr. Chris Fahs, fuses research, real-world readiness, and strength training insight to teach Logan University’s Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning program.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/chris-fahs-blends-science-with-mentorship-at-logan-university/feed/ 0 13393 Inside Matrix Fitness’ Sturtevant Manufacturing Facility https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/inside-matrix-fitness-sturtevant-manufacturing-facility/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/inside-matrix-fitness-sturtevant-manufacturing-facility/#respond Wed, 04 Dec 2024 19:37:34 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=11590 Get an inside look into the innovative processes, skilled craftsmanship, and cutting-edge technology driving Matrix Fitness' Sturtevant equipment manufacturing facility.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/inside-matrix-fitness-sturtevant-manufacturing-facility/feed/ 0 11590 Weight Management Strategies for Athletes Coming Back To School https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/weight-management-strategies-for-athletes-coming-back-to-school/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/weight-management-strategies-for-athletes-coming-back-to-school/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:01:36 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=10800 See strategies for guiding athletes on how to correctly adjust their body weight during the crucial first month of the fall sports season.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/weight-management-strategies-for-athletes-coming-back-to-school/feed/ 0 10800 Get Your Doctorate In Kinesiology Online And Elevate Your Strength and Conditioning Career https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/csp-globals-doctorate-in-kinesiology-elevate-your-strength-and-conditioning-career/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/csp-globals-doctorate-in-kinesiology-elevate-your-strength-and-conditioning-career/#respond Tue, 09 Jul 2024 18:03:42 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=10234 Explore the Doctorate in Kinesiology program at Concordia University, St. Paul, designed to advance your expertise and career in Strength and Conditioning.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/csp-globals-doctorate-in-kinesiology-elevate-your-strength-and-conditioning-career/feed/ 0 10234 Empower Athletes From The Ground Up With Mondo Valor https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/empower-athletes-from-the-ground-up-with-mondo-valor/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/empower-athletes-from-the-ground-up-with-mondo-valor/#respond Tue, 09 Jan 2024 14:01:00 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=8984 Discover how Central Washington University's $63 million renovation -- and installation of Mondo Valor flooring -- revolutionized the student-athlete experience and fosters excellence.

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