Good morning. An Alabama strength coach wins national recognition for district-wide wellness, Florida's new performance director explains how military service shaped his coaching, and Maasai warriors match elite athletes in repetitive hops. Let's get into it...
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🦘 Maasai Warriors Match Elite Athletes in Repetitive Hops
A recent study compared Maasai warriors, Slovenian track athletes, and non-athletes over various movements. Athletes dominated countermovement jumps (52.5cm vs 38.1cm) and squat jumps (49.7cm vs 35.9cm). But in repetitive hops—practiced for hours during traditional Maasai rituals—the warriors matched elite athletes (36.2cm vs 35.9cm) despite no formal training. Task-specific adaptation in action. Read More
💪 Alabama High School S&C Coach of the Year
Brad Fortney, Enterprise City Schools' performance and wellness director, was named Alabama High School S&C Coach of the Year. He oversees six elementary schools, two middle schools, and high school programs, implementing programs like Miles Per Hour Club and Wellness Wednesday—a district-wide initiative where staff dedicate 15 minutes weekly to wellness. Read More
⚔️ How Special Forces Shaped Rusty Whitt's Coaching
Florida's Rusty Whitt served with the 10th Special Forces Group (2003-2009), deploying to Iraq twice. His military experience drives his coaching: "Football is a game of high standards and an accountability contest." He recalled his first day of basic training when one soldier's popped collar led to the entire company bear-crawling until noon—teaching the importance of standards. Read More
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