First Beat

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Simon Heidenreich is the strength and conditioning coach at Blue Devils Weiden , a professional ice hockey team competing in Germanys DEL 2 league. Meet Simon: From Player to Coach Simons journey in ice hockey has taken him from a professional player to an accomplished strength and conditioning coach and sports scientist.

Sports

The PE Geek

JANUARY 7, 2025

Fitness testing has always sparked passionate discussions in PE and sport science. With hundreds of thousands of downloads in this category, its clear that educators, trainers, and coaches are seeking tools to support their work. At ConnectedPE , weve seen firsthand the demand for accessible and reliable fitness testing solutions.

Fitness

First Beat

JUNE 16, 2025

Since the 2014–2015 season, Clarkson University’s Men’s and Women’s Hockey teams have integrated Firstbeat Sports into their performance programs. In this article, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Tad Johnson describes how they use the system and the contributions it has made to both teams’ numerous successes.

Strength

First Beat

JUNE 12, 2025

Firstbeat Sports will be attending the Euroleague Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (ESCCA) Summit from June 27-28 in Torino, Italy. The post Firstbeat to Attend Euroleague Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association appeared first on Firstbeat.

Strength

SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

SHAPE America’s National Physical Education & Sport Week (May 1-7) is a celebration of the importance of physical education and sport in the lives of kids of all ages. The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Show how these skills are developed across sport.

Motor Skills

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

As coaches, we all want to win. Let’s take a look at in season strength training and break down the why, what, and how! While in-season, your athletes will adapt to the rigors of practices and games, often reaching peak physical conditioning for that sport. Why In Season Strength Training? This is dangerous.

Strength

Physical Education Update

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

It’s a wonderful illustration of the power, strength and beauty of female athletes. If you’ve ever had doubts about the strength and power of female athletes, be sure to watch this video. It’s inspirational for female athletes and coaches in any sport. These women are strong, and athletic, and beautiful.

Sports

SHAPE America

JUNE 6, 2024

Drawing from 12 years of experience as a coxswain in the sport of rowing and eight years as an officer in the Marine Corps, the parallels between these seemingly disparate domains are pretty apparent. I quickly became a professional student of the sport and learned as much as I could. Find out more about Promoted Content.

Achievement

First Beat

MARCH 7, 2023

The new Heart Rate Recovery (HRR) feature from Firstbeat Sports provides an additional tool for coaches to assess the status of their athletes, giving further insights into conditioning and recovery status. Existing customers can contact your account manager or sports@firstbeat.com to discuss your options further. Fuller, J.T.,

Coaching

First Beat

MAY 20, 2024

Firstbeat Technologies and elite Finnish ice hockey team KalPa have entered into a new three-year partnership agreement that will see the organization utilize Firstbeat Sports for their U20 team for the first time in addition to their men’s professional team. Especially for younger players, it’s important to educate them through the data.

Sports

First Beat

APRIL 24, 2024

Firstbeat Sports will attend this year’s NBSCA Vendor Trade Show. The National Basketball Strength & Conditioning Association (NBSCA) is a professional organization of certified NBA Head and Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coaches. The event will be held on Thursday, May 16 in Chicago.

Strength

Heartzones

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Heart Rate & Resistance Training Re-Imagined For Physical Education & Sport “Lifting any weight that increases resistance on your muscles is the key. During strength training in sports and in physical education class, how can one measure the progress of our most vital muscle?

Physical Education

Reinventing the Game

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Taking the fitness testing precision example above where we consider expecting a fully extended elbows in a push-up for the push phase for testing, how much does that last bit of range of motion for the elbows and shoulders in a prone push-up position contribute to this proxy indicator of upper body elastic strength.

Physical Education

The Sporting

APRIL 3, 2024

12 Questions with Baseball Player Ian Blease The Sporting Blog interviews baseball player Ian Blease about his time playing, managing and coaching baseball. What is the earliest memory you have of your sport? Who was your first sporting hero? In sports generally - Gary Lineker. In baseball - Cal Ripken Jr.

Coaching

First Beat

AUGUST 24, 2023

This international scientific conference aims to present and discuss the latest research in strength training. The multidisciplinary approach of the conference makes it suitable for researchers, coaches, trainers, instructors, educators, and therapists interested in the research and practice of strength training.

Strength

PLT4M

JANUARY 12, 2024

A well-structured strength and conditioning program can enhance strength, power, speed, agility, capacity, and endurance while reducing the risk of injury. This is where strength and conditioning templates come into play. For years, coaches managed their program design with Excel templates.

Strength

First Beat

JANUARY 3, 2023

The team have been utilizing the Firstbeat Sports solution since Leonardo Manzano, Strength and Conditioning Coach and the CEO of Smart Training came on board two years ago. Leo’s Coaching Background – From Argentina to Germany. Leo’s Coaching Background – From Argentina to Germany.

Sports

First Beat

MAY 9, 2023

Jesper Giller ås is the Strength and Conditioning Coach at Leksands IF , a Swedish ice hockey team competing in the SHL, Sweden’s top-tier league. Jesper’s Background: From Player to Coach Jesper’s passion for ice hockey runs deep, having played the sport himself before embarking on his studies in Sports Science in 2011.

Sports

Sports Coaching FAQ

JANUARY 12, 2021

The role of a Sports Coach is to enable the individual players, athletes, and teams they are working with to develop, perform effectively, and achieve their goals. This article will outline the fundamental process that underpins a coach’s ability to achieve these objectives. How to Plan a Sports coaching session.

Coaching

Complete Performance

APRIL 23, 2024

Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s crucial for the longevity and success of young gymnasts: injury prevention and strength building. Dr. Borda shares her expert… The post Preventing Injuries and Building Strength in Young Gymnasts with Dr. Jenny Borda PT, DPT appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

Strength

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

Therefore, high school strength and conditioning curriculum plays a pivotal role in students’ long-term development in physical education. This article explores specific programs and approaches for the different levels of students in a high school strength and conditioning program.

High School

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

There are endless benefits for athletes who participate in a proper strength training program. While many athletes, coaches, and teams typically look for stronger muscles and improved athletic performance in the weight room, injury prevention is one of the most significant benefits of strength training.

Strength

PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2023

Strength and conditioning software is a powerful tool. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of strength and conditioning software for high schools and how to choose the right software for your needs. Understanding how each business operates can help you find the right strength and conditioning software for your use case.

High School

Heartzones

AUGUST 10, 2023

The Urgency for Applying Individualized Instruction in Physical Education & Sports Fred Keller, (1964) introduced the “personalized system of instruction,” based on 9 accepted educational principles that have produced documented success. Applying the principles for intense exercise requires immediate feedback.

Physical Education

Whole Child Sports

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

This safe and fun balance-trainingdevice helps a child develop body awareness, core strength, and rotational movement. In addition, the boards replicate board sports (skateboarding, snowboarding, surfng) movements. Tennis balls can be used in extensive hand/eye coordination drills for various sports. Vew-Do NUB Boards.

Coaching

Complete Performance

JUNE 30, 2024

is an all-inclusive program dedicated to injury care and sport-specific strength, conditioning, and performance. It’s designed to not… The post What Really Matters in Sport with Performance Coach Brandi Smith appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching. Physical Therapy and Performance Training. Perfect 10.0

Coaching

PLT4M

MARCH 15, 2023

What is the right workout app for high school strength and conditioning? We break down the 5 keys for a high school strength and conditioning app. In addition, we highlight schools across the country using a strength and conditioning app for PE and athletics.

High School

Sports Coaching FAQ

APRIL 11, 2021

Self-confidence is a vital component of successful sports performance and is an attribute that effective sports coaches seek to develop in their athletes along side technical and tactical skills. We will now explore Self-efficacy and how it can be applied to developing sports coaches’ self-confidence.

Coaching

Sports Coaching FAQ

JANUARY 17, 2021

An effective plan is the cornerstone of a successful sports coaching session, therefore ensuring it is appropriately structured is of great importance. Planning is the first phase of the Sports Coaching Process. We will now examine each of the four components of a session plan: Participant information.

Coaching

PLT4M

JANUARY 18, 2023

Strength & conditioning classes are becoming a popular physical education offering. We take stories and insights from schools across the country to highlight 7 keys to successful strength and conditioning classes. Adam Hughes, high school PE teacher and strength coach, works with students in the wieght room during class time.

Strength

Sports Coaching FAQ

JANUARY 19, 2021

One of the key tools that a sports coach can use to communicate information to athletes and players of all levels is demonstrations. It is imperative therefore that the coach can master this skill as part of their coaching practice. These steps will be now be discussed further. Plan and practice the demonstration.

Coaching

The PE Geek

MARCH 2, 2021

Introduction: Prepare a coaching session for a junior Physical Education or Sport Education class at your school. You may be able to choose a sport you are familiar with but the activity may be dictated by the junior PE & Sport programs and timetables in place. Coaching Style: a. Coaching Skills: a.

Coaching

First Beat

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Learn firsthand how the Swans utilize Firstbeat Sports to enhance player performance and recovery. Whether you’re a professional strength and conditioning coach, sports scientist, or athlete, don’t miss this opportunity to learn from these elite professionals. Register now to secure your spot!

Strength

Whole Child Sports

JANUARY 6, 2020

We help them navigate daily physical and emotional challenges and nurture and harbor them as they gradually gather the strength and skills to function on their own. We do this because, as parents, we are our children’s first coaches. We’ve hired a private coach so that he has every chance of making the elite squad when he turns ten.”.

Coaching

First Beat

AUGUST 23, 2024

Will Graham is an Athletic Performance Coach at Liberty University, whose women’s basketball team is currently competing in Conference USA. Will’s Coaching Journey Will’s passion for basketball has been a constant throughout his life. I rely on what Firstbeat puts out, and so I use it every day.

Coaching

Learning Through Sport

APRIL 14, 2021

At the AIESEP conference in 2016 I asked the question, ‘How might the PE and sport educational discourse develop if instead of beginning with a problem, the research adopted an appreciative perspective to consider first, what might be good?’ The interview was therefore intentionally generative (Giles & Kung, 2010); 3.

Strength

First Beat

APRIL 19, 2024

Firstbeat Sports is attending this year’s National Conference of the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) on May 6-8. The post Firstbeat Sports Attending 2024 CSCCa National Conference appeared first on Firstbeat. This year’s event will be held in Fort Worth, Texas.

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