Understanding Mechanisms of Injury

Understanding Mechanisms of Injury

Danny Foley- MS, CSCS,D
Published on: 08/10/2026

This article teaches coaches how to better understand the mechanisms of injury and why they occur.

Wedges Are a Tool, Not a Trick

Wedges Are a Tool, Not a Trick

Danny Foley- MS, CSCS,D
Published on: 08/10/2026

Wedges aren't a trick—they change the conditions. Learn when a pressure, position, or loading problem calls for one, the four foot-ankle setups that matter most, and the find-hold-move-load progression that turns a wedge into precise loading.

Finding the Limiter in the Foot-Ankle Complex

Finding the Limiter in the Foot-Ankle Complex

Danny Foley- MS, CSCS,D
Published on: 04/08/2026

Six mechanical principles, one chain. Why the output you're missing at the top of the foot-ankle complex usually has its limiter sitting lower.

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Foundations for Observing the Foot and the Ankle

Foundations for Observing the Foot and the Ankle

Danny Foley- MS, CSCS,D
Published on: 10/07/2026

The foot is easy to see and hard to read. A three-question framework for reading the whole contact: where force enters, how it's managed, and when it's expressed.

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What Role Have Strength Coaches Played in Rising Injury Rates?

What Role Have Strength Coaches Played in Rising Injury Rates?

Danny Foley- MS, CSCS,D
Published on: 06/01/2026

Have strength coaches contributed to rising injury rates? Explore how performance gains, programming decisions, and risk management intersect in modern sport.

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Fascia & Forces (Part 1)

Fascia & Forces (Part 1)

Danny Foley- MS, CSCS,D
Published on: 04/11/2025

Athletes are producing more force than they can manage. This article explains how fascia governs energy distribution, injury risk, and resilience in high-velocity sport.

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