By Elias Fhagen-Smith | August 7, 2020
As strength coach it is commonplace to have an exercise database arranged in a series of progressions and regression. Progression are used when an exercise is too easy for an athlete while regressions can be pulled out when they need something more simple. Sometimes these basic regression are the bare minimum of a movement patter.…
By Elias Fhagen-Smith | July 29, 2020
A high school athlete came in for an evaluation this past week who had been on the shelf for about a year. Due to major setbacks, combined with potentially faulty physical therapy he still has not been able to resume any activity with the injured arm. For the better part of the past year this…
By Elias Fhagen-Smith | August 21, 2019
As a young intern, I wanted to make a good impression on my group of high school athletes not only by being a good coach but also by being very friendly. Everything I read about how to be a good intern suggested always having an upbeat attitude with a smile on your face, I think…
By Elias Fhagen-Smith | August 13, 2019
When interning at a strength and conditioning facility most athletes have been training at the gym for many years and have developed strong relationships with the current staff. In addition, they have likely been there for many summers of changing interns and part-time staff. When this is the case their tendency is to rely on…
By Elias Fhagen-Smith | July 6, 2019
What is the Frontal Plane Movement in the frontal plane occurs when the center of mass is shifted from side to side and is concentrated onto one leg (Stance Leg) at a time. This movement can be seen in many athletic movements as an ability to load into the stance side hip and then explode…