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Kosta Telegadas
Writing for the library, 2020–2026.
Most recent: 13 August 2026 · All contributors
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FreeLow Back Pain: A Strength Coach’s Guide to Building Capacity, Not Fearopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Working with athletes who have back pain. How to build capacity instead of avoiding load, and how the language you use changes what they believe they can do.
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FreeHow to Build a Remote Training System for Tactical Athletesopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
The term 'get-back' coach has been used across hundreds of football programs. We discuss why strength coaches are more than that.
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FreeScaling Your Side Hustle Part IIIopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Struggling to grow your coaching side hustle? This no-fluff guide helps strength coaches and trainers break past perfectionism, simplify their offer, and start earning real income. Learn how to systemize, scale smart, and build a sustainable business—one client at a time.
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FreeWhy Neck Training Belongs in Every Athlete’s Strength and Conditioning Programopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Neck training is a vital yet often overlooked part of athlete training. Discover key neck strengthening exercises every strength and conditioning coach should use to reduce injury risk and improve performance.
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FreeScaling Your Side Hustle Part IIopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Scaling is an essential part of running a successful business, here are some essential strategies in part 2 of this blog series.
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FreeScaling your Side Hustleopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Learn how to scale your strength coaching business, attract more clients, and increase revenue with proven growth strategies.
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FreeUnderstanding and Applying Sling Systems in Trainingopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
How the body's sling systems transfer force across the posterior chain, and what that means for programming around hamstring and low-back complaints. The most-read article on the blog.
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Free5 Ways to Get Leadership Buy-In for TSAC Programsopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Gaining leadership support for TSAC programs requires clear strategies. These five methods can help secure funding, trust, and long-term program success.
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FreePrevent & Preserve: A Guide to Low Back Trainingopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Proper low back training enhances core stability, reduces injury risk, and improves movement efficiency for athletes and active individuals alike.
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FreeCoaches in Public Health: Empowering Communitiesopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
See the critical role coaches play in promoting public health and wellness. Learn how they empower communities and contribute to overall wellbeing.
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FreeThings I Wish I Knew Before Going TSAC: Part 3opens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Making the transition into the tactical space requires a new set of skills for performance coaches. Coach Kosta Telegadas rounds out his series with tips for those going the TSAC route.
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FreeAerobic Conditioning for the Tactical Athleteopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Choosing the correct conditioning tool to increase performance is key in the tactical setting. Coach Kosta Telegadas discusses his approach to implementing multiple conditioning protocols.
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FreeModifying the Conjugate Method for Tactical Athletesopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
The Conjugate Method offers a blend of variety, recovery, and specificity in training tactical athletes. Coach Kosta Telegadas lays out an approach to modifying the conjugate style to best accommodate the tactical population.
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FreeChanging Up the Deload Week: A Call for Competitionopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Tired of the same old deload week? This article explores a revolutionary approach: deload week competition! Can it optimize recovery and push performance?
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FreePost-Activation Potentiation for Tactical Athletesopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Post-Activation Potentiation has been a popular means of training in sports performance for years. Coach Kosta Telegadas talks about translating the use to the tactical community.
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Free5 Creative Ways to Find Equipment Without Breaking the Bankopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Find five budget-friendly strategies to find gym equipment, from buying second-hand gear to partnering with local gyms and applying for grants & donations.
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FreeTop 5 Exercises to Ace the Tactical Pull-Up Testopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Pull up tests are an added challenge that performance coaches must prepare tactical athletes for. Coach Kosta Telegadas gives his top 5 exercises for making sure the max pull up test is a success for your athletes.
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FreeUnderstanding & Applying The Dynamic Effort Method In TSACopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
View the dynamic effort method for total body max effort training day to enhance explosiveness and strength. This approach is ideal for tactical athletes.