Coach & Player Interests

  • Strengthening the Posterior Chain

    Matt Johnson · September 30, 2017

    The posterior chain is a term used for a group of muscles along the back side of the body. People tend to work the anterior (front) muscle groups such as the core and biceps. Yet, to make the body…

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  • How To Approach Off-Season Workouts

    Mike Harper · February 1, 2017

    With the winter months and off-season workouts in full swing, I thought I would share with you once again how another MASA customer approaches this valuable time. As many of you know, the off-season…

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  • Speed Training Tips

    Matt Johnson · November 30, 2016

    We have noticed a common interest among coaches to which we talk. Coaches want to improve speed. Speed can mean a lot of different things depending on the sport with which the coach is working.

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  • NCAA Softball Changes

    Matt Freeman · August 31, 2016

    The NCAA Softball Rules Committee and the Playing Rules Oversight Panel have approved rule changes for the 2016 & 2017 seasons. The new rules affect backstop padding, dugout railing, netting and…

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  • Flat-Seamed Balls: Curse or Cure?

    Ken Brelage · August 26, 2014

    Who remembers the 2011 season when the BBCOR regulation bats were first required? What an impact that decision had for college & high school offensive numbers. We saw those numbers take a dive, and…

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  • U6 Soccer Drill

    Corey Scherer · August 26, 2014

    As a coach in U6 Soccer, I was faced with a challenge. I wanted to make sure the drills I was running kept the kids' attention and focus, but my main goal was for them to have fun. That's what sports…

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  • Playin' It Safe

    Denise Kemker · August 2, 2014

    Football…One of America’s favorite pass times. The parties, the food and the amazing plays. I love to watch the game but the brutality of it never ceases to amaze me. The torture these guys can take…

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