Professor Mark De Ste Croix (University of Gloucestershire): What does the research say?
Professor Mark De Set Croix has published over 100 articles and presented at over 100 conferences across the globe. He works predominantly […]
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Elisabeth Oehler (EO Performance): Coaching the sport of weightlifting to children.
Elisabeth Oehler is a strength coach who worked for the German Weightlifting Federation from 2017-2020 as manager of the youth department and […]
Dr John Radnor (Cardiff Met University): Nature or Nurture?
Dr John Radnor is a Lecturer and researcher in Strength and Conditioning at Cardiff Metropolitan University. His research interests surround youth S&C, […]
Ask the Expert: Helen Collins (University of Dundee)
Helen Collins is a Sport & Exercise Scientist at the Institute of Sport and Exercise, University of Dundee. Helen is currently undertaking […]
What to do when loading goes too far: regaining control in the weight room…
Many coaches ramp up loading too quickly, simply because they can!
"Weight training isn't safe" – myths every sport parent needs to know
Unfortunately there are a number of untruths that continue to negatively influence youth athletes, parents and coaches. In this series, I am to address a number of them which continue to hamper the progression of youth athletes to full senior level performance…
Strength & Conditioning for Young Athletes – Book Review
April’s book review was the key text in youth strength and conditioning…