‘Tis the Combine season, and at Cal Poly we are hot and heavy into Pro Day prep. The college football season wrapped up a few

Ever since I can remember, I’ve wanted a higher vertical jump. Whether that was due to ad campaigns such as the “Like Mike” commercials or

The vertical jump has long been touted as a marker of power and athleticism, but how valid is this? And if it’s a useful indicator,

The vertical jump is important for numerous sports applications. Not only is it a physical test of power for nearly every athlete’s strength and conditioning

Short distance work is often used to assess and develop individual factors like agility, strength, and speed. Yet despite its importance, the relationship between a

Imagine your vertical jump is being tested. You’ve warmed up and testing is about to start. But suddenly, you tell the test administrator, “Hold up,

For track and field, volleyball, basketball, and many other sports, jumping ability is directly related to success. Because jumping ability depends on leg drive, it