VALD Performance provides innovative human-measurement technology to over 1,000 of the world’s most elite sporting teams, universities and defence departments.
31/08/2026
CHEAT SHEET: Plyometric Dose-Prescription
💡 What is it for? A practical framework for prescribing plyometric training volume and intensity using objective strength benchmarks to support safe and effective progression.
Created by Alex Natera, PhD, MSc
📥 Download this cheat sheet and more:https://vald.pulse.ly/79vtt6ubwo
At ATP Next Gen Basecamp in Jeddah, rising tennis stars took on a series of athletic performance tests designed to measure the physical qualities behind elite performance.
🎥 Catch the full video over at ATP Tour YouTube channel - https://youtube.pulse.ly/0b2rn8evhd
Bridge manages the data so you can master the coaching.
➡️ Learn more with this Weight Room Mode Tutorial: https://intercom.pulse.ly/kem2mqomik
27/08/2026
Build. Import. Assign. 🔁
Bridge gives coaches everything they need to program at scale, with ease.
✅ Build sessions, phases and full programs with precise prescriptions
✅ Start fast with expert-built templates
✅ Import existing programs and have them rebuilt in seconds
✅ Access 3,000+ exercises, or upload your own library with ease
From one athlete to an entire roster, Bridge helps you spend less time managing programs and more time coaching. 💪
Whether you're testing 10, 20 or 50 athletes, HumanTrak, ForceDecks and SmartSpeed group testing mode streamlines high volume assessments.💨
25/08/2026
💡Fatigue affects more than just performance.
It can change movement strategy, influence asymmetries and reveal compensations that may not be visible during traditional testing.
Developed by Dr. Matt Jordan, the 80-second repeated squat jump test offers a unique way to assess how athletes perform under fatigue.
👉 Swipe for some key insights, then read the full article: https://valdperformance.pulse.ly/th51euxyvn
25/08/2026
Every practitioner, regardless of their skillset will always ask themselves after a training session if it was good enough. Too much, not enough? ��VBT gives practitioners the confidence that the loads and efforts are sufficient to deliver the adaptations they are targeting.
With GymAware, you can:
✅ Autoregulate training intensity
✅ Prescribe volume
✅ Create load-velocity profiles
Read our VBT 101 article to learn more ➡️ https://valdperformance.pulse.ly/g20inz0vgm
24/08/2026
CHEAT SHEET: The Curved Sprint Deceleration Assessment
💡 What is it for?
A practical way to assess curvilinear speed and deceleration performance, helping practitioners better understand how athletes accelerate, move and brake during curved sprinting tasks.
Written by Lucas Galmiche, MSc, PhD(c) and Morgan Williams, PhD
📥 Download the cheat sheet 👉 https://vald.pulse.ly/5tmebk75ow
21/08/2026
BridgeAthletic is a strength and conditioning platform that helps coaches design, deliver and monitor training programs at scale. Trusted by thousands of coaches and teams worldwide, it enables seamless workout prescription, athlete engagement, load monitoring and performance tracking, all in one place.
Now part of the VALD ecosystem, BridgeAthletic connects training prescription with objective performance data, helping practitioners bring measurement, monitoring and program delivery together.
At its core, VBT is another source of objective feedback. Whether used to prescribe training intensity, monitor fatigue or reinforce movement intent, practitioners can progressively integrate its applications over time. Simple uses can improve coaching decisions, with more advanced applications added as experience and confidence grow.
When implemented effectively, VBT benefits both athletes and practitioners. Athletes receive training prescriptions that reflect their readiness on the day, while practitioners can individualize programming across large groups without manually adjusting every training load. Its benefits were recognized decades ago by professional sports teams, Olympic athletes and powerlifters, and adoption continues to expand beyond elite sport.
Read our latest VBT 101 article to learn more ➡️ https://valdperformance.pulse.ly/gbcpwemsa7