Many athletes can go along way on natural athletic ability, but God given ability can only go so far. The athlete who trains the hardest is usually the one who becomes the best and goes the farthest.

Training longer, and harder is not the answer. Training smarter is. Read our advice to get you to the next level.
Azzi on Training
WNBA star Jennifer Azzi answers questions on training issues.
Basic Elements of Training
For the athlete, there are three basic elements of training that cannot be overlooked in any training program.
Build Your Team of Mentors and Coaches New Training Tip!
Many successful people achieve success by surrounding themselves with mentors and coaches. This article addresses the importance of seeking out and building relationships with mentors and coaches who can help to take your athletic career to the next level.
Circuit Training
Circuit training is a great way to train for any sport. Circuit training is a great method of cross training using a number of activities. The possibilities are unlimited.
Cross Training
Cross training programs are designed to enhance physical fitness, decrease injuries, and eliminate the montony of single activity programs.
Hard and Easy Days
Elite athletes don't train with the same workout each day, they use a periodization plan that varies duration, volume, and intensity. Hard days and easy days are a principle that needs to be followed in any training program.
Honing Your Skills
To hone means to sharpen, as in honing a blade or making a new edge. So, are you honing your skills? Tips and techniques to keep you sharp!
Interval Training
Interval training consists of alternating intense effort with active rest. The benefits of interval training is that more intense work can be achieved over a longer period of time, plus it allows for sports specific training.
Keys to Running Fast
There are two primary ways to improve your running speed...
Issues in Training
To reach your athletic goals, you need to remember there are nine peices of the training puzzle that must be manipulated into their proper place to achievie athletic success.
Off-Season Training Tips with Tony Amonte
Tony Amonte, captain of the NHL Chicago Blackhawks gives some solid advice to keep your skill and fitness level high while enjoying the off-season.
Overtraining
Overtraining can be a serious problem among athletes of all levels. Overtraining can cause frequent injuries and less than best performances.
Players Coaches Love New Training Tip!
The purpose of this article is to encourage you as an athlete to think of what you can do for your coach - most coaches love specific qualities in athletes...they are looking for...
Plyometrics
A lot of attention lately has been focused on athletes doing plyometric exercises to increase their power, speed and the height of jumps. But what is exactly is plyometrics? How do they work? Are they really beneficial?
Plyometric Workout I
Plyometric Workout II
Plyometric workouts to help you develop the speed, quickness, and power you need to reach to the next level!
Reversibility
Reversibility is a natural process where the body tends to lose conditioning, strength, and endurance once training is stopped or interupted.
Specificity of Training
The law of specificity states that your training must be specific. To perfect a sports skill, you must practice that skill at full speed using the muscles in the same manner as if you were competing.
Top Four Training Myths New Training Tips!
Here are four commonly accepted coaching theories that have no basis in fact.
Warming Up and Cooling Down
Warming up and cooling down makes for a better workout - it gets your muscles ready for work, prevents injuries, and helps you maintain flexibility.
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