PERFORMANCE INTELLIGENCE
The high Performance Files
Newman HP builds individualized performance systems for professional athletes, executives, teams, and rising competitors. Whether you need a full-service program, a course, or a free tool to start, there's a path here for you.
SCHAEFER'S LAW: TEN YEARS LATER
Schaefer’s Law explains the athlete development sequence: build strength, turn strength into speed and power, then train what the athlete composite demands next.
Mark Rippetoe is a Data Scientist in a Cowboy Hat: The science Hidden inside Starting STrength
The author of Starting Strength has a reputation for blunt opinions. Underneath it is a careful Data Scientist whose whole method runs on a notebook and a simple rule. A coach's look at how Mark Rippetoe really builds strength.
When Is It Okay for Kids to Start Lifting Weights? A 20-Year Perspective for Parents
A parent-friendly guide to when kids can safely start lifting weights, what age really matters, and why proper coaching, technique, maturity, and progression matter more than waiting for a magic birthday.
How to Know What Type and Amount of Training Is Right for Your Child
Every parent wants a clean answer: How many days a week should my child train? Should they lift? Are they falling behind? The real answer starts with a better question, “what does this athlete actually need”?
The Performance Index: The Mathematics of Knowing Who Will Fail
The Athletic Index: The scientifically proven framework coaches are using to evaluate and price athletes in the NIL era before writing a single check.
Effective Rep Schemes for Strength Training: An Ode to Jerry Martin and the Psychology of the Weight Room
For 25 years at UConn, Jerry Martin built some of the country's best-conditioned athletes—not with the latest technology, but with two deceptively simple tools. An ode to the slides, the open set, and the science of why they work.
The Coach’s Roadmap: A proven framework from years in the trenches
A practical, experience-driven roadmap for coaches looking to build high-performance systems, create lasting culture, and lead with clarity—from the private sector to the pro level.