Random News and Info

Just keeping it light today and just thought I would let everyone know of some great information that has come up as of late.

New Info

http://www.elitefts.com/documents/hs_physical_preparedness.htm

New article up on Elite FTS. It is based off the work I have posted about with the local high school team I work with. I will be implementing a similar program with another high school soon and am excited to get that started as well.

http://www.precisionnutrition.com/caffeine-athletes

Not exactly a new video but gives a short glimpse at different types of caffiene and the effect on performance.
New Favorite Websites
These are some sites that I have found myself unable to stay away from. They are filled with articles and some great video from some of the best in the business.


Power Development INC
http://www.powerdevelopmentinc.com/

JMU Strength and Conditioning
http://orgs.jmu.edu/strength/

Bret Contreras (THE Glute Guy)
http://bretcontreras.wordpress.com/
New Products

Transfer of Training in Sport: Volume II by Dr. Anatoliy Bondarchuk

After a very comprehensive first volume, Bondarchuk has released a second book concentrating on developing a quality program based off heavily researched methods of training for advanced athletes. While utilizing many of these block principles in my personal training right now, I can assure that these methods are something any coach or advanced athlete should look into and catch up on.

Elite FTS Short Bands

I made a large purchase of these new style of bands from EFS and couldn't be more satisfied with the quality. We utilize these in our warm ups as well as with the advanced group of our athletes in certain dynamic lifts. They definitely make the set up of the bands more efficient due to not having to double them over. Also after "abusing" them for several weeks, there is zero fraying and they have barely worn. EFS has also provided some great videos on their web site with great ideas on how to get the most out of these short bands.