A 7-part mini-course presented by expert coach Chris Barnard

By Chris Barnard
Last updated: February 24th, 2025
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This course is designed for athletes, coaches, and fitness enthusiasts who want to understand the key principles behind building explosive power and improving their vertical jump. Expert coach, Chris Barnard will guide you through 15 lessons, including:

• An introduction to developing elite vertical force
• New Developments in Vertical Jump
• Key Factors in Vertical Jump Development
• Periodization
• Phase 1: Activation
• Phase 1 Examples
• Phase 2: Absorption
• Phase 2 Examples
• Phase 3: Propulsion
• Phase 3 Examples
• Phase 4: Peak
• Phase 4 Examples
• Additional Keys to Vertical Jump Development
• Putting It All Together
• Conclusion

You’ll finish the course armed with fresh knowledge around developing elite vertical force that can be practically implemented with your athletes to help improve their performance.

You can click here to access the entire course for free on a 7-day, no obligation trial to The Coach Academy.

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Chris Barnard

Chris Barnard is the founder and head S&C coach at Overtime Athletes. He is an S&C coach at Strength Camp, an athlete training facility in St. Petersburg, Florida, as well as author of multiple performance programs. He has worked with athletes at all levels and from many different sports to produce the highest level of performance in each.

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