Tag Archive for: Communication

Craig Pickering

Sports Science Quarterly – Q2 2026

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Every quarter we take a deep dive into the latest research in sports science. In this edition we look at the latest research on inspirational speeches, lessons from motor sports, and more.

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Martin Bingisser

Notes from the 2025 Halle throwing conference

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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 kicked things off with a presentation on factors to consider in defining your athlete’s technical model. Then coaches Dale Stevenson and Dylan Armstrong gave practical examples of how they approach the topic, including a breakdown of the technical approach for Olympic champion Ethan Katzberg, Olympic medalist Matt Denny, and world champion Tom Walsh. Video from the technical analyis and roundtable are now online for Plus members and below are three key take aways from Dale Stevenson’s talks.

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Martin Bingisser

GAINcast Episode 289: Coaching and connections (with Lachlan Penfold)

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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 keeps emerging to him: the most successful clubs are built more on the strength of connection as the strength the body. On this episode of the GAINcast he looks at how to build a culture starting with a foundation of joy, monitoring athletes through personal interactions, and more lessons from some of the world’s best coaches.

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Andy Stone

Better training through better language: why exercise names matter

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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 training plan. But the biggest issue I have working with young athletes is maintaining proper exercise form and execution. Trying to build something solid and permanent against a target that is constantly shifting and changing, especially with young people, is challenging. When working with young athletes, the difference between mediocre and excellent execution can often come down to one overlooked factor: the language we use. 

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Martin Bingisser

Lessons from Bondarchuk on culture and communication

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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 throwers. To be more precise, all that hammer production is coming out of just a small corner of the massvie country. The article itself is a detailed oral history one person who was a catalyst behind the recent dominance: Anatoliy Bondarchuk.

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Martin Bingisser

GAINcast Episode 281: Presentation zen (with Garr Reynolds)

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Communication is the cornerstone of coaching. Garr Reynold’s best-selling book Presentation Zen explains how to reach the audience through simplicity and storytelling. He joins us on this weeks’ GAINcast to discuss how these lessons can be helpful for coaches as well, including insights on editing, simplicity, material, and methods.

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Martin Bingisser

HMMR Podcast Episode 313: Throwing smarter (with Brian Bedard)

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Success in the throws often comes down to being smarter. Smart enough to master the fundamentals of technique. Smart enough to understand and communicate with athletes. And smart enough to put everything together. On this week’s podcast Colorado State coach Brian Bedard shares his approach to coaching smarter, including his lessons on leadership, communication, and technique.

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Craig Pickering

Sports Science Quarterly – Q2 2022

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Every quarter we take a deep dive into the latest research in sports science. In this edition we look at coaching coaches, hamstring injuries, 100-meter race profiling, leadership, sports psychology, and more.

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Craig Pickering

Sports Science Quarterly – Q1 2022

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For the last 6 years we’ve delivered you insights into the latest sports science research every month. For 2022 we’re making a little change: our sports science updates will be released on a quarterly basis. Below is our first update of the year, where we look at lessons on briefing and debriefing from the military, the coach’s eye, working with Gen Z, foam rolling, and more.

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Martin Bingisser

HMMR Podcast Episode 260: Building a program (with Gary Schofield)

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Just a short time ago, high school strength and conditioning coach was not a job. Now, across the US, more schools are hiring strength coaches. What makes a good program and how can coaches make the biggest impact at the youth level? On this week’s episode NHSSCA co-founder Gary Schofield joins us to look at these topics and more.

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