How To Archives | Prep Strength Coach https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/how-to/ 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 How To Archives | Prep Strength Coach https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/how-to/ 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/high-school-strength-programming-within-time-schedule-facility-constraints/feed/ 0 14934 Talking To Principals About Strength And Conditioning https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/talking-to-principals-not-just-players/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/talking-to-principals-not-just-players/#respond Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:06:05 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=14696 Advocate for strength programs through the language of academics, safety, and liability.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/talking-to-principals-not-just-players/feed/ 0 14696 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 Bodyweight Training for High School Athletes https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/bodyweight-training-for-high-school-athletes-what-coaches-need-to-know/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/bodyweight-training-for-high-school-athletes-what-coaches-need-to-know/#respond Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:07:56 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=14594 Bodyweight training is the foundation of strength. Learn how it can be used to teach movement, improve mobility, and prepare athletes for loaded training.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/bodyweight-training-for-high-school-athletes-what-coaches-need-to-know/feed/ 0 14594 Speed, Agility, and Game Prep For Season-Lasting Longevity https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/speed-agility-and-game-prep-for-season-lasting-longevity/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/speed-agility-and-game-prep-for-season-lasting-longevity/#respond Wed, 10 Sep 2025 16:56:45 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=14481 In-season training isn’t just about surviving practices and games — it’s about staying fast, reactive, and game-ready all season long.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/speed-agility-and-game-prep-for-season-lasting-longevity/feed/ 0 14481 Flexibility And Mobility For Early-Season Injury Reduction https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/flexibility-and-mobility-for-early-season-injury-reduction/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/flexibility-and-mobility-for-early-season-injury-reduction/#respond Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:44:49 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=14439 As fall sports swing into gear, injuries present an immediate danger. Integrating flexibility and mobility routines into daily training keeps athletes healthy, fresh, and performing at their best all season long.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/articles/flexibility-and-mobility-for-early-season-injury-reduction/feed/ 0 14439 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 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 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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