Briarwood Sports Science and Performance

Integration of science, technology, sports medicine, and Christian faith to maximize performance and minimize time-loss injuries

[Briarwood Sports Science and Performance @BCSSportScience]

Plan, assess, implement, evaluate, repeat. Data is a tool to make informed decisions, not the final product in development.

More is not better, better is better.

[Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Association @ALATA_Inc]

In remembrance of those who did not make it back home. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

[SimpliFaster @SimpliFaster]

"Recovery describes what has happened in response to past stress. Readiness describes what an athlete can tolerate right now. Treating them as the same thing leads to costly mistakes in training and injury management."

Check out part 1 of this series by Kyle Southall, "Readiness vs. Recovery," here:
https://t.co/8dJkO9PXyC

[Specialized Training™️ @Tatopek1]

🆕“Recovery describes what has happened in response to past stress. Readiness describes what an athlete can tolerate right now”
➡️ Treating them as the same thing leads to costly mistakes in training & injury management
👉 @KyleSouthall1 🇺🇸
📂Open Access: https://t.co/Q004ADYxZG

[Briarwood Christian School @BriarwoodChrSch]

“Roar and Explore” is our Kindergarten Orientation marking the beginning of an incredible journey for families embarking on their educational adventure. We enjoyed meeting our new families as they got excited for the years to come. Once a Lion, always a Lion! 🦁

[Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Association @ALATA_Inc]

Registration is officially open for the 2026 CSMM!!! Follow the link below to register today!

https://t.co/FgnZt35jBu

[Gerry DeFilippo @Challenger_ST]

Alabama football director of performance, David Ballou

What would be his biggest tip to young athletes trying to get to the next level?

“A lot of people work hard…

it’s the people that work hard & are able to stack nutrition & sleep & those things on top of it.”

Listen up:

[Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Association @ALATA_Inc]

As the first state to enact the Athletic Training Compact, Alabama has set a national precedent for licensure mobility and expanded access to care.
We look forward to celebrating this milestone at the upcoming bill signing.
#NATM2026 #AthleticTraining #Advocacy #SportsMedicine

[Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Association @ALATA_Inc]

Who wants FREE REGISTRATION for the 2026 ALATA CSMM?? You have from now until March 31st at 12pm to complete the steps!

1. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and X
2. Like and share this post on all platforms
3. Comment DONE! on each share!

#freeregistration #ALATA #CSMM #2026

[Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Association @ALATA_Inc]

The deadline to apply for ALATA awards and scholarships is coming up fast! Don’t wait until it’s too late. Visit https://t.co/m2nMAcrXRc today!

-Awards and Honors
-Scholarships
-Drew Ferguson Scholarship

[Fred Duncan @Fred__Duncan]

Two athletes sprinting, two different movement solutions.

The goal isn’t to copy a track sprinter frame by frame. It’s to understand the principles behind why the fastest runners hit the ground closer to their hips, get off the ground quicker, and organize the pelvis and leg

[Philip Murray @Coach_Murray]

Randy Ellenbecker - a member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame - just worked his last match after 51 years officiating.

He left it all on the mat.

Amazing career serving kids, coaches and the sport.

Congratulations Mr. Ellenbecker!!!

[Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Association @ALATA_Inc]

First meeting of the year and 2026 is already off to a great start! We have some exciting things coming your way so follow us to stay aware.
#ALATs #2026 #athletictrainers #athletictraining #alabama

[SimpliFaster @SimpliFaster]

Cluster sets have started to regain popularity, and for good reason. @KyleSouthall1 breaks down how to use cluster sets to accumulate volume while still being efficient with time. Learn more in the article below.

[SimpliFaster @SimpliFaster]

Full Article: https://t.co/jhK0fNNerL

[Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Association @ALATA_Inc]

On this special day of gratitude, may your heart be full, your table abundant, and your home filled with laughter and love. Let us take a moment to appreciate life’s simple blessings—family, friendship, and the warmth of togetherness. Happy Thanksgiving from our family at ALATA!

[SimpliFaster @SimpliFaster]

Success in strength and conditioning starts with mastering the basics.

[SimpliFaster @SimpliFaster]

Want to turn your program from a strength & conditioning class into a performance powerhouse? Check out this article by @KyleSouthall1

"10 Tips to Evolve Your Strength and Conditioning Program into a Performance Program"

Read at: https://t.co/FibpwL27HD

[Brandon Herring @BrandonHerring0]

Graph 1: heart rate in a “tempo” period, aka simulated game conditions, in a HS football practice

Graph 2: heart rate in an an actual series in live game action.

Form your own conclusion.

Graphs courtesy of @KyleSouthall1

[Erica Mulholland, MS CSCS 👸🏼 @fitsoccerqueen]

Dear female athletes:

Your hamstrings are not tight.

They are WEAK.

When sport load is higher than tissue tolerance that equals injury or chronic soreness/tightness feeling.

Build your hamstring STRENGTH to handle the demands of your sport so you are more resilient to high loads from sprinting, cutting, and jumping.

You'd be shocked how many girls have come to me on day one who COULD NOT TOUCH THEIR TOES.

What did we do to solve this? NOT STRETCHING!!!🤣🤣🤣

We DEAD LIFTED. 🏋️‍♀️

We built the hamstrings to become bulletproof.

A few months later?

They all touched their toes with ease.

YOUR HAMSTRINGS ARE WEAK. Not tight.

BUILD STRENGTH.