The BBT Blog

Training, Performance & Development.

Straight-talk articles on speed, strength, and athletic development — written for the athletes who want to get better and the parents and coaches helping them get there.

Performance · March 4, 2026

The Real Reason Your Vertical Isn't Improving

You're jumping every day but the number won't budge. The fix usually isn't more jumping — it's strength, force production, and how you're training power.

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Strength · February 18, 2026

How Often Should a High School Athlete Lift?

Between school, practice, and games, recovery is the limiter — not effort. Here's how to structure a week so lifting builds athletes instead of burning them out.

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Speed · February 2, 2026

Speed Is Trainable: The Truth About First-Step Quickness

"Some kids are just fast" is a myth that holds athletes back. Acceleration and first-step quickness are skills — and we can coach them.

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Method · January 20, 2026

What Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Actually Looks Like

Behind the highlight reels is a planned, periodized system. Here's what college strength & conditioning really involves — and why it works at every level.

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Youth · January 8, 2026

Youth Strength Training: Is It Safe? (Yes — Here's How)

The science is clear: properly coached strength training is safe and beneficial for kids. The key word is "properly coached." Here's what that means.

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Recovery · January 2, 2026

Recovering Like a Pro: Sleep, Nutrition & Mobility for Athletes

Gains happen between sessions, not during them. A practical guide to the recovery habits that actually move performance for young athletes.

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