March, 09, 2023
A news story out of Texas about an incident involving a high school football coach leading his team’s off-season training leads Coach King to discuss what can be learned from this situation and avoid making the same mistakes.
February, 20, 2023
Does your program have protocols in place to handle minor to major injury scenarios? I want you to be confident on how to address these issues, regardless of the severity.
February, 09, 2023
This week, Coach King give his input on how a team can come out victorious this Sunday, Feb. 12th. HINT: Victory hinges on the big three. There’s also a simple, yet essential protocol for a championship week. Don’t make these training mistakes leading up to a big game. Finally, Coach King reflects on what makes football in the state of Texas so special.
January, 30, 2023
Lining up correctly and staying in lanes are something every group needs to be good at. Setting order and keeping it should be easy, but even the easy things must be taught. Every line needs a leader. Do you know who your leaders are? Let's discuss the 3 Ls.
January, 18, 2023
Part II of our series on Sprint Mechanics, Coach King provides drills to improve your running technique leading to speed improvement.
January, 16, 2023
Coach King addresses proper techniques for your head when running, such as posture, where you're looking and breathing.
January, 06, 2023
Let's revisit the bread and butter of King Sports Training to get 2023 started off right! Coach King discusses our mission and also offers up encouragement around your new year resolutions. Practical advice to help you be the BEST you.
December, 22, 2022
Coach King talks about expectations he has for all athletes he trains no matter if it's his most veteran pro or a newbie rookie on his or her first day.
December, 15, 2022
Practice is an essential business. Without it, competition would be chaos, and all the speed and strength earned in the gym wouldn’t be put to good use. This week, Coach King shares why he feels that way and what he's learned from his experience.
December, 08, 2022
Reflection on the USMNT at the 2022 World Cup and what the future of American soccer looks like.
November, 30, 2022
Coach King shares the moment that helped shape his program design utilized in King Sports Training.
November, 23, 2022
Coach King gives insight into "the why" for some coaches as well as his take on the Thanksgiving bird.
November, 10, 2022
Coach Bob King and Aaron King discuss the reasons behind training with proper intensities.
October, 26, 2022
Coach King provides insight into turning pro and just what turning pro means.
October, 12, 2022
In the fourth part of our series, Coach King covers 5 things he advises to always do in strength training.
October, 04, 2022
Coach King discusses the things he always does during speed training by focusing on the 'how' and 'why' rather than just listing off drills. This article is tailored more toward those who are coaching/leading.
September, 27, 2022
Coach discusses what he never does in strength training. He provides five tips to lead you in the right direction when strength training.
September, 19, 2022
Coach King discusses five things he never does in speed training. Perhaps it will provide you with the insight to make some adjustments if you find you do one of these five things.
September, 13, 2022
Coach King discusses how hopping can lead to improved speed.
September, 11, 2022
As a coach and parent, it's important your young athlete has the opportunity to find out what type of sport gene(s) they have.
September, 07, 2022
This week, we will have a little bit of fun discussing the Dallas Cowboys; they open the season this Sunday 9/11/22.
August, 23, 2022
Coach King provides four tips for training student athletes as we enter the 2022-2023 school year.
August, 07, 2022
Coach King explains the value of lead up and why you should take the time to make this a part of your speed training.
August, 03, 2022
Coach King goes through the King Sports approach to warming up. "As simple as it is, this facilitates the rest of your training and helps optimize your program."
July, 27, 2022
This week, Coach King shares some reasons why he believes in performing a conditioning test at the end of the off season.
July, 19, 2022
This week, Coach King discusses hamstring and posterior safety. He also includes exercises and what benefits each provide to your hamstrings and posterior muscles.
July, 12, 2022
The one speed drill that INSANELY helps acceleration!
July, 04, 2022
4 Grilling Tips for the 4th. To the King Sports Community: Happy Independence Day!
June, 28, 2022
This week, Coach King will educate on speed training themes. The themes influence everything you do in a day and plan out your week.
June, 21, 2022
Coach King talks about speed training and why this speed drill is a must!
June, 14, 2022
This week, Coach King shares the three features of different styles that are best for training youth.
June, 07, 2022
Building on our previous blog post "There's Money in the 40" published a few weeks ago, Coach King takes us further in to the 40 yard dash start this week with step-by-step details to properly coach its execution.
May, 31, 2022
Learn about the potential dangers of training in heat including heat related illnesses and their symptoms as well as tips on how to train smart during the summer.
May, 25, 2022
Know how to plan your strength, speed and all the other training components per season.
May, 17, 2022
Top 5 Agility Ladder Drills for Quickness Training
May, 10, 2022
The 3 mini hurdle drills you MUST do to improve acceleration!
May, 02, 2022
The most valuable part of a training program is recovery. If you train the right way, you’ll need to take recovery seriously.
April, 24, 2022
In anticipation of the 2022 NFL Draft, Coach King discusses training for the 40-yard dash and how your speed impacts draft decisions.
April, 18, 2022
Coach King delves into designing a jump program--the final piece of our training program design series.
April, 12, 2022
Food is fuel. For sports, kids need gas in the tank. These are overarching principles for young athletes that come from observations that we've made through the years.
April, 06, 2022
Coach King discusses how strength and speed go hand-in-hand and why time in the weight room will only help you in the long run.
March, 29, 2022
This week, Coach King reveals the keys to designing a run program and what is essential to get faster.
March, 21, 2022
This week, Coach King discusses conditioning and why endurance is critical to finishing strong.
March, 14, 2022
Coach King begins a new series this week on program design. The introduction to the series captures five components that cannot be neglected.
March, 09, 2022
Here are 10 tips to keep in mind when training speed. Every level can benefit from basic reminders so bad habits are not developed.
February, 21, 2022
Coach Bob King breaks down the original love for the agility ladder and how it can be used for athletes ranging from youth to pro.
January, 26, 2022
Coach Bob King sat down and Dan Braun on the Brawn Body Health & Fitness Podcast to discuss speed training and how it isn't taught as much as you'd think in the sports science world. You'll learn some simple approaches that have helped Coach King reach success at multiple pro level sports.
January, 12, 2022
Coach Bob King breaks down program design and how goal setting can set you up for success.
December, 07, 2021
Speed Training gadgets are training tools that help athletes practice techniques that strengthen speed development. These tools can be serious training devices that improve the effects and excitement of normal speed training. Gadgets can be medicine balls, cables or good old-fashioned hills.
November, 15, 2021
The mini hurdles are a great tool for first-step acceleration and can be scaled to fit your level of training.
September, 28, 2021
What are the 5 key things you need to consider when planning your training program.
September, 10, 2021
Is a coaching career something that you should pursue? Coach Bob King and Aaron King discuss what it's like to be a coach and things to consider.
September, 06, 2021
How many times until a particular drill starts working and you see results? Coach Bob King breaks down some myths of what you should expect to see from doing a specific drill over and over.
August, 31, 2021
We get asked if drills will work for a specific sport. This often comes from videos shown on a grass field and it's asked if it will work for a sport that is played on a court etc.. Coach King answers these questions.
August, 22, 2021
Before you just start lifting like someone you saw at the gym or on TV. Let's cover a couple bases first.
August, 08, 2021
When high schools are limited on time, you have to train efficiently without losing off-season training.
August, 03, 2021
We want to preserve rest while still getting to work. Here is a proposed alternate schedule for high school football coaches.
July, 27, 2021
Heat is a thief and we want to avoid the negative impacts while still adjusting.
July, 19, 2021
How do you balance out your hamstrings and back for speed training?
July, 12, 2021
Coach Bob King breaks down his coaching cue basics for correcting sprinting technique
June, 28, 2021
The best programs have both and they work in perfect harmony, but most schools don't have those resources. There is a balance to everything and all the tools and gadgets have their place.
June, 19, 2021
The problem with training too much is that nobody believes it until they can’t, which is usually an injury.
June, 15, 2021
A fast-strong athlete plays big. We want to gain weight the right way.
June, 03, 2021
How to maximize your summer speed training program so that you continue to improve into the season.
May, 25, 2021
Before diving into the details of sprint mechanics, a coach needs to know how to coach speed, (more than just what the correct mechanics are). Speed can be hard or easy to coach depending on the athlete and situation.
May, 17, 2021
How to fix the knee heal connection in the lower body power triangle.
May, 12, 2021
Some weekend warriors may feel washed up or feel like they have something left in the tank. Aaron King (@DeepSnap) gave 4 weeks his best shot to see how fast he could run.
April, 20, 2021
Expectations can breed disappointment. How should we manage our expectations on youth athletes in athletic development?
April, 14, 2021
There are several reasons we use the agility ladder. Coach Bob King breaks it down.
April, 05, 2021
If steps 1 and 2 are good (spoken slowly), then steps 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10… (spoken quickly) will be good.
March, 29, 2021
There are simple corrections you can make for developing athletes that will help their upper body.
March, 22, 2021
Coach Bob King provides several illustrations on how to improve speed training at a very simple level.
March, 16, 2021
The short answer is yes, of course. We see small improvements in athletes all the time, yet some folks will say, “no” you can’t make a person faster.
March, 10, 2021
There are 5 words that we use to guide the level of each training program design. These are highly relevant when you factor in-season vs off-season and your level. Youth will not be at the same intensity as a sophomore in college and so on.
February, 25, 2021
Coach King is often asked, "What happens if I miss a workout?" Today we answer that.
February, 17, 2021
Coach Bob King breaks down some things to avoid when training youth athletes.
February, 08, 2021
Week 2 of 4 in February's speed daily newsletter and free workouts.
February, 08, 2021
16 cone drills you can add to your workouts for speed and agility.
February, 01, 2021
Coach Bob King and Aaron King discuss the impact of stress for youth athletes and some things coaches and parents can be looking out for.
January, 25, 2021
Speed Daily are free speed workouts Coach Bob King puts online every week. Our mission is to make professional training available worldwide. Not just for the highly motivated, but also for making it more accessible to those that can't afford proper coaching.
January, 25, 2021
Coach Bob King answers questions about how stress affects youth athletes.
January, 19, 2021
When have you done enough cardio and can you do too much?
January, 12, 2021
Episode #33 is all about hip power.
January, 11, 2021
Speed Daily #2 2021. Speed Daily is a free newsletter with workouts and performance tips for former and future pros.
January, 04, 2021
Coach King breaks down how to build strength in a productive and achievable manner.
January, 04, 2021
Speed Daily #1 2021. Speed Daily is a free newsletter with workouts and performance tips for former and future pros.
December, 14, 2020
Does track speed translate to all sports? The Kings discuss how the training differs and how athletes transition.
December, 14, 2020
Coach Bob King and Aaron King talk about the myth behind injury prevention.
December, 13, 2020
Jordan Palmer joins the podcast just before one of the most highly anticipated NFL drafts to discuss how he approaches his impact on young quarterbacks.
December, 12, 2020
Aaron King sits down with tennis legend Dick Stockton to discuss how he trains his tennis players to be elite competitors
December, 11, 2020
The 100m, 200m and 400m are different events, especially going from 100m to 400m. Coach Bob King breaks down how to balance all three.
December, 09, 2020
Coach Bob King breaks down some basics that all athletes need to know when thinking about their nutrition.
December, 09, 2020
Today's topic is about your training and how it leads up to or correlates with game day. We were talking a little bit about this earlier about how you have your game day is a hundred percent effort.
November, 04, 2020
Coach King breaks down fitness training and how much is too much?
May, 29, 2020
How aggressive should you be when starting training back up. Coach Bob King and Aaron King discuss.
April, 14, 2020
See how conditioning connects to speed through @deepsnap's experiment
August, 14, 2019
Coach Bob King visited with PFRPA podcast host Brian DeMarco to discuss his time with the Cowboys.
August, 05, 2019
In July 2019, we released the ability to print your workouts as PDF's
August, 05, 2019
Retired NFL player, Brian DeMarco discusses what it was like playing against some of the best players in the history of the NFL.
June, 04, 2019
If you are preparing for a pro day or a combine, we are here to help you set new personal records.
May, 31, 2019
Shoes can impact performance, but budget is always a concern. Which shoes should you wear?
May, 31, 2019
A brief introduction to the history of head injuries.
May, 31, 2019
In this episode, Aaron King and Coach Bob King discuss the athletes that play multiple sports across the school year and how to manage the load. Many parents want to specialize in one sport at a young age. Studies do not support this method and in this episode, multi-sport athletes are encouraged.
May, 13, 2019
The circle drill has 3 different variations. This is a very effective routine to add to your speed and agility training program, it doesn’t matter which sport.
May, 13, 2019
Can you make a person faster? Yes you can, and Coach King has answers on why we focus so much on speed training.
May, 13, 2019
Coach Bob King talks about what to look for in a training program.
May, 13, 2019
Morning, noon or night? When should we workout? Does it matter? Coach Bob King and Aaron King discuss in this podcast.
May, 13, 2019
Aaron King sits down with John Brenkus of Soul & Science to breakdown the quarterbacks in the 2018 NFL Draft.
May, 12, 2019
Coach King breaks down his 5 training themes for streamlined performance training in a webinar.
May, 12, 2019
Which type of warm-up should you do before speed training?
May, 12, 2019
Heat, humidity or cold. Changing seasons can affect your training, but how?
May, 12, 2019
No pain, no gain? Coach Bob King breaks down what soreness can mean to your training.
May, 12, 2019
For the vast majority of the coaches and players in the Super Bowl, this is there first and may be their only opportunity to win at this stage. Every single one of them will tell you, "I've been preparing my entire life, for this moment."
May, 12, 2019
Running and weight lifting go hand in hand. The question is what order. This can be a complex answer, but Coach Bob King breaks down the basics.
May, 12, 2019
Train this summer with Coach Bob King in Dallas, TX
May, 12, 2019
CBK presented at coaching school in Texas on the 40-yard dash start. This methodology has been used to training athletes for the NFL combine, pro days and Olympic athletes. The technical details are used to both improve that athlete’s speed and to improve a coach’s ability to teach.
May, 12, 2019
What is the best way to get in shape? Coach Bob King talks about intensity and endurance.
May, 12, 2019
Coach Bob King and Aaron King break down summer training.
May, 12, 2019
Coach Bob King breaks down the three elements of performance training.
May, 09, 2019
How does powerlifting differ from power training? Coach Bob King breaks down how to build power for speed.
May, 05, 2019
Our podcast is now available on iTunes. Our goal is to provide the same type of training and solutions that we have seen work over the years in real life.
May, 05, 2019
In this episode, we discuss the impact of squatting on the first step of acceleration both in the 0-5 and 0-10 yard acceleration phase.
May, 05, 2019
Podcast with Aaron King and Coach Bob King discussing the combine and youth training programs.
May, 05, 2019
There are a lot of factors that go into sprinting. We like to focus on speed and it's a relationship to complete athletic development.
May, 05, 2019
Mini Hurdles provide speed training that focuses on acceleration through fast stride rate/frequency. For best results, set up 10 Mini Hurdles at 3-foot spacing. The Spatial Illusion drill uses 4-foot spacing.
May, 04, 2019
The Speed Training programs include exercises called "Speed Breaks"
May, 04, 2019
There are many things that you may not think about when training, so we answered with 101 tips for getting started.
May, 04, 2019
Your arms are directly connected to your legs in speed and agility. The faster your arms go, the faster your legs will go.
May, 04, 2019
In 2001, I was the push coach for the 2002 skeleton men’s and women’s teams. If you are unfamiliar with the sport, check it out on the Olympics that are currently being aired.
May, 04, 2019
One question that sparks debate amongst coaches is: can you make a person faster?
May, 04, 2019
The L-Drill is also known at the 3 cone and is used by football coaches to measure agility, change of direction and balance. The total distance covered is 30 yards, broken into six 5 yard short sprints.
May, 04, 2019
Performance training requires a proper warmup, and we use a dynamic warmup to begin a training session. This is different than a static stretch which is used at cool down.
May, 04, 2019
Speed and agility training drills are designed to work all your leg and core muscles, as well as the tendons in your body.
May, 04, 2019
The Pro Agility Shuttle is a common agility drill used by coaches and scouts at football combines. This drill provides a great deal of explosive training for football players looking to train speed and leg strength.
May, 04, 2019
Jason Kidd has retired, and I wanted to take a moment to recognize one of the greatest talents I have ever worked with. This is a guy who if you knew him, you figured that he would play forever.
May, 04, 2019
Different situations come up in your training. Coach King answers 6 "what if's" for you training.
May, 04, 2019
These Agility Ladder drills show how the ladder is the most effective tool for training footwork & quickness. These training videos were filmed in slow-mo to give detailed instruction. It is important to go slow on patterns until you are familiar with them, then increase your speed as much as you can without losing control.
May, 04, 2019
Wide receivers require great acceleration coming off the ball and out of breaks. Fast foot turnover improves the first couple of steps that influence how fast an athlete can get to full speed.
May, 04, 2019
There is a wide range of speed and agility drills that running backs need to work on, but the agility ladder drills should be a regular part of a running back’s regimen.
May, 04, 2019
This a great asset to all positions on the football field. One position that is the most hunted in a game is that of a quarterback. Every defender on the field wants his shot at the quarterback, which is why he has to have superior footwork.
May, 04, 2019
You want to train your young athlete to stay tall without too much unnecessary movement.
May, 04, 2019
There is a connection between the heel and the knee that is often lost in coaching. When the heel comes up, the knee naturally rises to its proper position.
May, 04, 2019
By breaking the body down into segments, you can see how they are connected. Each segment has its role in sprinting technique.
May, 04, 2019
For the players, a combine is football’s decathlon where they compete against the clock and have to look good in “space”.
May, 04, 2019
If you are a high school football player training for the next level, it is important to know how to talk to college coaches. Here are some things to think about as you prepare.
May, 04, 2019
The Pro Agility Shuttle is an explosive drill that requires leg power and balance. The pro agility shuttle can be broken into 4 phases. The start, first turn, the second turn and finish
April, 30, 2019
This past weekend, Nashville hosted a sporting spectacle. The NFL draft took place at the end of a long row of bars filled with live music. While in town, I was able to talk with Trent Dilfer's QBIQ founder, Chris Hixson. We did the entire podcast in the middle of the action.