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Train Smarter, not just harder

decide to success this season

One thing I’ve noticed about athletes who do strength and conditioning work, is that many don’t really understand much about the training, how it works, or WHY things are done. They just show up, wait for someone to tell them what to do, and they do it. To me, this is the equivalent of showing up …

Do softball players need endurance?

I’ve heard MANY softball coaches say that players do NOT need endurance to play this game. They need quickness and explosiveness. They say our game is a sprint, not a marathon. Now I agree that our game is one of quickness and explosiveness. I also agree that long distance running or cardio probably isn’t the …