High-Powered Plyometrics

James Radcliffe has served as strength and conditioning coach for the University of Oregon for 40 years. He has coached Olympians and world championship medalists, and from 2016 to 2019 he worked with USA Hockey for the U.S. women’s gold-medal-winning team.Radcliffe has guided athletes in football, basketball, track and field, baseball, volleyball, tennis, golf, gymnastics, acrobatics and tumbling, and cycling during his career. He is a noted authority on exercises dealing with the improvement of speed and quickness.Radcliffe has taught and coached a variety of sports. He was the athletic trainer at Aloha High School from 1978 to 1983. He then did graduate studies at Colorado and worked in private business before joining the Oregon Ducks staff. Before graduating from Pacific University in Oregon with a degree in physical education and health in 1980, he played four seasons as a defensive back and was captain of the special teams. Radcliffe earned his master’s degree in biomechanics and motor behavior from the University of Oregon.Active in national organizations surrounding his profession, Radcliffe has been certified by USA Weightlifting, the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, and the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He also has written books, been published in numerous professional journals, and produced videos on plyometrics. He has presented internationally on the development of athleticism.

• Chapter 1. Power Prerequisite for High-Level PerformanceChapter 2. Athletic Power Activation ProcessChapter 3. Power Training PrinciplesChapter 4. Power AssessmentsChapter 5. Upper-Body Power DevelopmentChapter 6. Core Power DevelopmentChapter 7. Lower-Body Power DevelopmentChapter 8. Complex TrainingChapter 9. Advanced Methods of Explosive Power TrainingChapter 10. Individualizing Power TrainingChapter 11. Power Training Periodization

“A masterful book by a pioneer in the field of human performance. A great blend of theory and practice reflecting Jimmy’s years of experience. A must for every coach’s library.”-Vern Gambetta, Author of Athletic Development and Founder of the GAIN Network“High-Powered Plyometrics is an example of why Coach Radcliffe continues to be one of the world’s finest strength and conditioning coaches. The success of his athletes-across the entire spectrum of sports, events, genders, and body types-is unmatched.”-Curtis Taylor, Associate Head Coach for Sprints and Hurdles at the University of Oregon“Jim Radcliffe was instrumental in helping our team become quicker and more explosive. Jim is able to take his knowledge and simplify the teaching process, which may be his greatest gift!”-Robb Stauber, Head Coach of the Gold Medal–Winning Women’s Ice Hockey Team (2018)“Jim Radcliffe is one of the most respected, knowledgeable experts in the field of strength and conditioning training. His High-Powered Plyometrics books are nothing short of brilliant and a must-have for every coach and athlete.”-Rose Monday, National Chair of Women’s Track & Field for USA Track and Field, Women’s Head Coach for the 2020 Olympic Games, Three-Time Team USA Olympic Coach (2012, 2016, and 2020), and Personal Coach of Athletes in the World Championships and Olympic Games