Search Results - The Coach
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Periodization of the Japanese Women's National Rugby Sevens Team for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games: strategic planning and practical training load management
Yamamoto, H., Tatsumi, Y., Miyazaki, Y., Suzuki, T., Iwai, Y., Kanematsu, Y., Ugajin, N., Tanaka, M.Published in Journal of High Performance Sport (2025)“…Notably, the inclusion of numerical data on training loads offers practical implications for coaches and trainers. These findings may provide valuable insights for developing effective conditioning programs in competitive sports settings, although further research is needed to confirm their applicability to athletes in other contexts.…”
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External and internal load profiles by age and sex in youth basketball players
Gál-Pottyondy, A., Tóth, K., Mészáros, Á., Farkasinszky, G., Trzaskoma, L., Kiss, R. M.Published in BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation (2025)“…Conclusion This study provides age- and gender-specific game-related load reference values in youth basketball, supporting coaches in tailoring drills, managing weekly loads, profiling players, and making informed decisions on talent identification and return-to-play.…”
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Bundestrainer Markus Gaugisch im Interview: Bestleistung anvisiert - TRAUM verwirklicht (Interview with national coach Markus Gaugisch: Aiming for peak performance - a DREAM come true)
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Correlation between body weight and eccentric hamstring strength in american football players
Hacking, T. K., Wilwand, M., Johnson, A. W., Mortensen, B. B.Published in International Journal of Exercise Science Conference Proceedings (2025)“…Understanding the respective correlations, based on players positions, between eccentric hamstring strength (HS) and body weight (BW) among football players may help coaches and players to develop strength protocols required for specific positions. …”
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Importance of linebreaks in rugby union: The case of a winning team
Béchard, T., Combe, M., Moretto, P., Pasquaretta, C.Published in Journal of Sports Analytics (2025)“…This study provides practical insights for coaches and performance analysts, offering a strategic framework to optimize attacking play and maximize success in professional rugby.…”
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Mit klarem Plan zur eigenen Spielidee: Auf was Trainer bei der Entwicklung ihrer individuellen Philosophie achten müssen und welche Schritte dazu notwendig sind (With a clear plan for your own game idea: What coaches need to consider when developing their individual philosophy and what steps are necessary to achieve this)
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Unravelling the chains of relation-inferred self-efficacy in collegiate basketball: an autoethnography
Huffhines, B., Newland, A.Published in International Sport Coaching Journal (2026)“…International Sport Coaching Journal…”
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Lower extremity muscle volume as a prediction for sprint speed in collegiate football players
Wilwand, M., Sponbeck, J., Allen, S. P., Snow, G., Hunter, I., Johnson, A. W.Published in International Journal of Exercise Science Conference Proceedings (2025)“…CONCLUSION: This study provides compelling evidence that MV can be a useful metric for predicting sprint performance, especially in position groups. Coaches and training professionals should, in addition to strengthening protocols, consider incorporating MV assessments into their baseline assessments to use in conjunction with other performance metrics to provide a comprehensive evaluation of an AF players abilities.…”
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A comparison of shot selection and goal scoring between collegiate and professional women`s and men`s ice hockey
Csiernik, B., Cavell, M., Nauboris, K., Wattie, N.Published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (2025)“…Understanding that each league has different shooting and scoring profiles is relevant to coaches, who may benefit from using normative data from their own leagues to support decision making, rather than results from other leagues.…”
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Positional contrasts in key techniques between men's and women's basketball at the Olympic level
Zhang, Y., Wang, J., Tan, S.Published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (2025)“…This study suggests that basketball coaches should design different training methods and competition strategies for players in different positions.…”
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Physical fitness among elite female football and handball players: A comparative analysis
Stankovic, M., Ðordevic, S., Rancic, D., Antonijevic, M., Katanic, B., Jelaska, G., Govindasamy, K., Ardelean, V. P., Jelaska, I.Published in Journal of Human Sport & Exercise (2026)“…Understanding these differences could assist coaches in designing targeted training programs to optimize performance and address specific fitness needs. …”
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Comparison of anthropometric and performance characteristics in elite male football and handball players
Karadenizli, Z. I., Ilbak, I., Bartik, P.Published in Journal of Human Sport & Exercise (2026)“…These differences underscore the importance of developing training protocols and talent identification strategies that reflect the unique demands of each sport. Coaches are encouraged to utilize sport-relevant performance tests and interpret results contextually to optimize athlete development and specialization.…”
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Collaborative learning effects on tactical communication skills and movement-pattern recognition in handball: A randomized controlled trial
Snoussia, H., Dergaaa, I., Ghouilic, H., Ceyland, H. I., Stefanicae, V., Muntean, R.-I., Hawania, A., Abdellaouia, S., Guelmamic, N., Khalifaa, R., Abderrahman, A. B.Published in Acta Kinesiologica (2025)“…Purpose: To investigate whether collaborative learning methods enhance engagement in tactical learning, self-efficacy for tactical skill development, and perceptions of training effectiveness compared to traditional coach-directed instruction in handball players. …”
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Exploration du rôle du sexe et de la maturité biologique dans une compétition en fonction de l`âge biologique : aperçu de l`état d`anxiété pré-compétition chez les jeunes handballe... (Exploring the role of sex and maturation in a bio-banding competition: Insights into pre-competition anxiety in youth handball)
de la Rubia, A., García-Sánchez, C., Marquina, M., Martín-Castellanos, A., Lino-Samaniego, Á., Tannion, K.Published in Science & Sports (2025)“…These insights provide actionable guidance for coaches and stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness of talent identification and development programs.…”
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Correlation between functional movement patterns and performance metrics in national level female handball players
Mukta, F. T. J., Rickta, J. F., Islam, M. Z., Arafat, M. Y.Published in International Journal of Kinesiology & Sports Science (2025)“…Conclusions: These findings suggest that isolated movement patterns may better predict sport-specific performance than overall FMS scores. Coaches and practitioners may benefit from integrating targeted FMS assessments to optimize athletic performance and minimize injury risk in female handball athletes.…”
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Key performance indicators for success in the 2024 Olympic men's basketball tournaments
Tomanek, L., Suja, Š., Selmanovic, A., Vencurik, T.Published in Journal of Human Sport & Exercise (2025)“…One unit of increase in REB% was associated with a 25% greater chance of winning. Coaches should focus on 3-point shooting efficiency, rebounding control, and minimizing turnovers, as these factors significantly affect the likelihood of winning basketball games.…”
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A comparison of three-point shooting effectiveness in the Euroleague and NCAA DI basketball
Karamousalidis, G., Foteinakis, P., Konstantinidis, G., Kifonidis, D., Kourtis-Doulkeridis, A., Symeonidou, S.Published in Journal of Human Sport & Exercise (2025)“…These findings provide valuable insights for analysts and coaches to develop effective offensive tactics tailored to the specific characteristics of each competition.…”
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The effect of a short-term detraining period on neuromuscular performance in elite U18 male basketball players
Nieto-Acevedo, R., García-Sánchez, C., Romero-Moraleda, B., Varela, D., Cabarkapa, D.Published in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (2025)“…Overall, these findings suggest that short-term detraining does not impair maximal force production or sprint ability and induces alterations in jump mechanics, particularly within braking and propulsive phases of CMJ. Coaches should consider the observed neuromuscular changes—particularly the reduction in take-off time despite stable jump height—when planning training resumption strategies. …”