Alex Hutchinson is well known for his writing on sport science, but his new books goes in a different direction by taking a detailed look at exploration: why humans explore, how much we should explore| HMMR Media
Canada gets a lot of headlines for their recent dominance in the hammer throw, but there are aren't the only ones making their mark internationaly. Over the last decade, coach Richard Parkinson has be| HMMR Media
According to coach Dale Stevenson, technique is overrated. Technique is a tool, just like strength is a tool. We need tools, but we can't forget that tools are there to help us accomplish a task. On t| HMMR Media
After a successful launch in 2024, we once again put together the Halle throwing conference at the 50th edition of the international throws meet. The theme this year was "behind the technique." I kick| HMMR Media
What are the demands of modern high school coaching? John Larralde calculated that he has just 43 training days to prepare his track athletes this year. Add to that a small student population, multi-e| HMMR Media
Sport specific training is not a myth, it is a must. Each sport has unique demands that must be addressed in training. Lest we forget training is not just preparing the athlete for the demands of comp| HMMR Media
Every quarter we take a deep dive into the latest research in sports science. In this edition we look at the latest research on team building, balancing stress and recovery, changing the perception of| HMMR Media
Olympic hammer throw Adam Keenan recently retired after the Paris Olympics. His long career spanned getting to work with Bondarchuk as a teenager to included a late career breakthrough to the top of t| HMMR Media
When I present coaching seminars about planning and periodization, one key concept I talk about is opportunity cost. For those that do not know me, coaching is my hobby, not my job. During the day I w| HMMR Media
Lachlan Penfold has worked with some of the world's most successful clubs across numerous sports from rugby to the NBA to water polo. While he is an innovative physical performance coach, one theme ke| HMMR Media
Last week Alex Hutchinson's new book The Explorer's Gene was released. Huthcinson is well known in the sports world as a sports science writer and columnist, even coming on GAINcast 118 as a guest to| HMMR Media
Out in California, coach Mohamad Saatara has been slowly putting together one of the top throws training groups in the world, led by athletes such as Olympic champion Camryn Rogers and world record ho| HMMR Media
Every quarter we take a deep dive into the latest research in sports science. In this edition we look at the latest research on wellness questionnaires, flexible periodization models, supplements, and| HMMR Media
A key element in determining and defining the process of improving physical performance is to understand the six abilities, what they are and what they mean in a bigger picture of an athlete’s caree| HMMR Media
2024 was the first time in years that I have not read at least 100 books. I never have tried to read a certain number of books each year. I log each book I read and then count them up at the end of th| HMMR Media
As I wrote last year, I’m now the dad to two young girls, so finding time (and energy!) to read widely is becoming a challenge! Alongside this, I had the dual stressors of preparing a relay team to| HMMR Media
If you didn’t know this already… Every year we host this crazy, epic, VIP Training Retreat here in my neck of the woods. The event runs for four days, and I’ll be honest… Those four days are some of my favorite of the year. But they can also be a little stressful… I mean, undoubtedly, […]| The Collared Scholar
“It is 4 am, I wake to my heart pounding in my ears and sweat pouring down my chest. Morning is near and I am racked with anxiety again. Thoughts flood my mind; will I run into a dog? will I get hurt again? will I survive another walk? 2 years ago, my husband and […]| The Collared Scholar
Have you ever worked with a trainer and experienced this moment? You’re fumbling your way through something… And your dog is looking at you like you are crazy… Or perhaps they aren’t looking at you at all… Because they’ve decided your attempts at training aren’t worth the energy? And all of the sudden, your trainer […]| The Collared Scholar
I sat on the training field, watching him work his dog. He wanted to show me his heeling – he was hitting some roadblocks and wanted my help troubleshooting. He called his dog into heel, the dog swinging around instantly, in response to his cue. Landing in position quickly, and gazing up at his owner, […]| The Collared Scholar
The 4th of July holiday is fast approaching here in the states… And this… This is the view from my security cameras last year. My neighbor sets off fireworks RIGHT next to my fence (we won’t talk about what I think of my neighbor, but let’s just say our relationship has plenty of room for […]| The Collared Scholar
I was talking to someone a while back about personal fitness. If you didn’t know this about me… I like bread… Carbs are my jam. And gyms to me are like churches to a vampire. I’ll probably burst into flames if I tried to step foot into one. I primarily work in front of a […]| The Collared Scholar
I was working with a client the other day… She has a wonderful dog. One that is sweet, social, fun and outgoing…one of those dogs I’d label a total “party girl”. But when she spots another dog, her behavior paints a different story. Barking, pulling, lunging and showing her teeth, this dog has all of […]| The Collared Scholar
When I was young, my parents taught me to work hard for what I wanted. So naturally, when I hit high school, and I started dreaming of getting my license and eventually my very own car, there were important lessons to be learned. Rather than gifting me a car… Or telling me to save my […]| The Collared Scholar
When I had my first dog Koby… Back when I worked too many hours in biotech, with a long commute that stole hours from me every day… And bac| www.collared-scholar.com
Tradition makes baseball a great game, but tradition also holds it back. If you read or follow baseball, the sport often seems like it is in a constant civil war between the data analysts and the old| HMMR Media
Technique in the world of athletic development is a topic that may seem rudimentary for those who are working to wring the last bit of performance out of an athlete or working to write the perfect tra| HMMR Media
Every quarter we take a deep dive into the latest research in sports science. This quarter I’m going to take a slightly different approach, looking at the subject of coaching effectiveness. Below, I| HMMR Media
As much as coaches love drills, it is important to remember that drills do not equal skills. If the intention is to enhance running skill, then this must be coached directly via running per se. Moreov| HMMR Media
The Olympic Games wrapped up earlier this month in Paris. We had both personal connections at the Games, as well as a fan interest. On this week's GAINcast we break down our insights from watching the| HMMR Media
The throwing events at this month's Olympic Games brought plenty of excitement. Paris had it all, from dominating performances in the hammer to drama in the shot put and Olympic records in the discus| HMMR Media
Strength is one of the most important qualities in athletic performance. Athletes need to be able to express force in the context of their sport. But much of what goes on in strength training starts t| HMMR Media
Ever since I started on this journey, first as an athlete and then as a coach, I was fascinated with what it took to develop and nurture the athlete. As a young athlete I saw some athletes develop and| HMMR Media
To correct running mechanics, use the fault/reason/correction paradigm. First identify the fault in the mechanics. Then find the reason for the flaw and then correct the flaw.| HMMR Media
The starting point for running mechanics is a basic technical model. That technical model is what man must do sprint at top speed. Therefore, in teaching to improve running mechanics we must start wit| HMMR Media
Last week the National Post in Canada published an article on how Canada became a hammer-throwing superpower. Canada won both the men's and women's world titles in 2023, plus a number of other elite| HMMR Media
It's been a hell of a year so far in the world of throwing: a world recrod, historic marks, and much more just in the spring. Coach Don Babbitt joins us on this week's podcast as we look ahead to the| HMMR Media