It's Not About the Squat: Lessons from an NBA Strength Coach

It's Not About the Squat: Lessons from an NBA Strength Coach

Lifting weights won’t automatically make you an elite athlete, but it can enhance your ability to compete at your sport. In other words, it’s not about the squat—but what the squat can do for your game. No one knows this better than Hall of Fame NBA strength coach, Bill Foran. Coach Foran, now in his 30th season as strength coach for the Miami Heat, recalls training the Heat’s first-ever draft pick—and how he learned to teach athletes that it’s not about the squat. We’ve teamed up with the National Basketball Strength & Conditioning Association (NBSCA) to bring this exclusive interview with Coach Foran to the Volt Family.

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Long-Term Athlete Development: From Cradle to Grave with Dr. Joe Eisenmann

Long-Term Athlete Development: From Cradle to Grave with Dr. Joe Eisenmann

How should we be training young athletes? Issues around youth fitness and sports—like whether early specialization in a single sport is beneficial for young athletes—are becoming more prominent. That's why we're excited to team up with Volt's new Head of Sport Science, Joe Eisenmann, PhD, to address these topics in an article series on long-term athlete development, or LTAD. In this initial article, Dr. Eisenmann outlines his approach on "cradle-to-grave" physical development, and why parents and coaches should pay attention.

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A Critical Time for the Future of Youth Football

A Critical Time for the Future of Youth Football

Many consider it America’s game. But in the past few years, the heat has been turned up on the topic of safety in football. As the "concussion crisis" of the NFL trickles down to the youth level, parents and coaches want to know: should young athletes play football? Volt's Head of Sport Science, Dr. Joe Eisenmann, provides an educational context for tackling these topics responsibly.

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Uniform vs. Unified: How to Approach S&C for Your Entire Athletic Department

Uniform vs. Unified: How to Approach S&C for Your Entire Athletic Department

Providing quality strength and conditioning to an entire athletic department is no easy feat. Unfortunately, many departments take a uniform approach, either giving all athletes the same program or prioritizing just one sport. But we believe a unified approach, one that gives all athletes access to appropriate training for their sport or sports, is the best way to help your athletes stay healthy, perform better, and thrive. Read on to learn 3 reasons why all athletic directors should take a unified approach to strength and conditioning for their athletes.

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Setting Up the Volt Training Calendar

Setting Up the Volt Training Calendar

One of the coolest features of Volt's intelligent technology is our dynamic periodized training calendar. It automatically optimizes your team's training program to your season dates, allowing your athletes to reach peak physical condition at just the right time. This article will guide you through the ins and outs of setting up your training calendar to help maximize the effectiveness of your team's Volt training.

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The Volt Lifting Commands + Spotting Guidelines

The Volt Lifting Commands + Spotting Guidelines

The successful implementation of your Volt training program depends on the active participation of coaches in the weight room. By being present in the weight room, you can help ensure the safety of your athletes by reinforcing proper lifting technique, while establishing a culture of support and accountability in the weight room.

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Anatomy of a Volt Training Session

Anatomy of a Volt Training Session

While every Volt workout is uniquely designed for the demands of an athlete's sport, position, gender, strength levels, and more (within the context of a holistic year-round program), many sessions follow a similar format. This article provides a breakdown of the structure and training philosophy behind a typical Volt training session.

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4 Recovery Tips for Optimal Performance

4 Recovery Tips for Optimal Performance

We all know that lounging around on the couch is the best way to recover from a training session or sporting event, right? WRONG! In fact, if you've been consistently working hard but not getting the results you want, you should consider spending as much effort recovering as you do training. Here are 4 quick tips to help you optimize your recovery so you can attack your next session.

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