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Training, recruiting, NIL, and performance insights from Coach Andrew Preston. Built for athletes who want every edge.
Agility Training: How to Develop Elite Change-of-Direction Speed
The fastest athletes in the world aren't just fast in a straight line — they change direction on a dime. Here's how AP22 builds reactive agility that shows up when it matters most.
Strength Training for Athletes: Building Power That Transfers to the Field
Gym numbers don't win games — functional athletic power does. Here's how AP22 builds strength that directly transfers to speed, explosiveness, and durability on the field.
Flexibility and Mobility: The Missing Piece in Athletic Development
Injury is the biggest enemy of athletic development. Here's why flexibility and mobility aren't just recovery work — they're performance work — and how AP22 builds them into every training phase.
Mental Toughness: The Trait That Separates Good Athletes from Great Ones
Every elite athlete I've been around had one thing in common — they were built different mentally. Not born that way. Built. Here's what mental toughness actually is, and how to develop it.
Meditation and Breathwork for Athletes: The Competitive Edge Nobody Talks About
Elite programs from the NFL to the NBA have integrated meditation and breathwork into their training systems. Here's why it works — and a practical framework any athlete can start this week.
Athletic Instincts: How to Train the Skill That Can't Be Measured
The best athletes in every sport have something scouts struggle to put on paper — instincts. Game sense. The ability to be in the right place before they know why. Here's what that actually is and how it's developed.
Sport-Specific Training: What Football, Basketball, and Baseball Athletes Need Differently
Generic training produces generic athletes. Here's how AP22 tailors performance programs for the specific physical demands of football, basketball, and baseball — and why it makes the difference on a recruiting tape.
Sport-Specific Training for Soccer and Lacrosse Athletes
Soccer and lacrosse demand a unique combination of aerobic endurance, explosive speed, and technical movement skill. Here's how AP22 builds the physical profile that earns scholarship-level attention in both sports.
Why Position-Specific Training Is the Key to Your Recruiting Profile
College coaches don't recruit athletes — they recruit players for specific roles in specific systems. Here's how training for your exact position builds the physical profile that earns offers.
Why GPS Data Is Changing How Elite Athletes Train
STATSports wearables are no longer just for Premier League clubs and NFL teams. Here's how we use GPS data at AP22 to quantify every training session — and why it matters for athletes chasing a scholarship.
What College Coaches Actually Want (From Someone Who's Been on Both Sides)
Most recruiting advice comes from people who've never sat in a coaches' office. I've been on both sides of the process. Here's what actually moves the needle.
Understanding NIL: A Real Guide for High School Athletes
The NIL landscape is full of hype and misinformation. This is a practical breakdown of what NIL actually means for high school athletes — and how to approach it the right way.
Speed Training: What Elite Athletes Do Differently
The fastest athletes in the world aren't just blessed with genetics. Speed is trainable — and there's a right way to develop it. Here's what separates the athletes who get faster from the ones who plateau.
Recovery Is a Weapon. Here's How to Use It.
Every elite athlete I've coached who made the biggest jumps in performance had one thing in common: they took recovery as seriously as training. Here's the framework we use at AP22.
Recruiting Film: What Coaches Look For in the First 30 Seconds
College coaches watch hundreds of highlight tapes. Most athletes have 30 seconds to make an impression. Here's exactly what to put in front of them — and what to leave out.