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Micro-Learning for Macro Impact in Strength & Conditioning, Sports Science, and Sports Medicine

Applied delivers evidence-based, experience-driven solutions for real-world problems across the sport performance industry. Designed for coaches, physiotherapists, athletes, and scientists, our platform transforms research, data, and practical experience into actionable strategies that improve results on the field. We believe true athlete development requires a human-centered approach — putting the person at the center of every action.

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Very soon, we’ll be launching the core feature of the Applied: a growing library of online micro-courses led by world-class experts in physiotherapy, strength & conditioning, sports medicine, and high-performance coaching. Our upcoming courses will be single payment and focused on what truly matters: content that’s field-tested, not just peer-reviewed. Because in sport, only what’s applied makes a difference.

At the Applied, we believe knowledge means nothing until it’s applied. That’s why we’re building a platform that brings science into practice — through valuable articles, practical tools, and expert content tailored to the real-world demands of sport professionals.

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About the Author

Karol Kruczek

MSc, ASCA Level 2 Professional S&C Coach

Strength and Conditioning Coach certified at ASCA Level 2 Professional, with over 12 years of experience in the sports and fitness industry. Co-founder and co-owner of Forum Treningu and Next Generation Performance projects. He holds a Master of Science in Performance Coaching from Setanta College and is currently pursuing a PhD. He serves as the Head of Strength & Conditioning for the Polish Canoe Federation, working with the Olympic Senior National Team in Canoe Slalom. As a member of the Hawkin Dynamics team, he integrates advanced technological solutions to support athletes and patients in improving performance and achieving efficient return-to-play outcomes. Recognized for his modern approach to training and strong collaborative skills, he regularly delivers workshops and educational sessions for elite teams, including Manchester United. He actively participates in high-level conferences and seminars, combining academic knowledge with extensive practical experience in the field of performance development. As a Managing Director of Next Generation Performance Academy, he has been instrumental in organizing the largest sports performance conference in Poland, bringing together experts from around the globe to share insights and advancements in the field.

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Stay updated with our latest blog posts, organized across a variety of categories to fit your interests. Explore our e-learning section to gain new perspectives on the key topics shaping the future of sport performance.

Training Momentum is a more complex, capacious, and organic idea.

It goes beyond the precise planning of load progression—perhaps aligning more with philosophy than with physics (or other exact sciences).

The high level of chronic workload goes well beyond simply the sum of microcycles, serving as a consciously constructed, long-term architecture of adaptations that underpins meaningful tolerance to loading.

Building Chronic Load Capacity: The Athlete’s Protective Shield (Part 1)

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The beauty of the sciences lies precisely in their coherent, logically ordered structure. Which brings us back to the roots: as practitioners of strength and conditioning — people who literally work with movement in space — we should cultivate what in school was often dismissed as boring and unnecessary: physics.

Reactive Strength – More Than Just Jump Metrics

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Applied x Next Generation Performance

Powered by Next Generation Performance Academy

The Applied is built on the foundation of the Next Generation Performance (NGP), a Central Europe leader in sports education and performance training. Over the years, NGP has organized a range of highly acclaimed workshops, seminars, and conferences featuring some of the most respected names in international sports science. NGP is known for organizing the Next Generation Performance Conference 2025 — the biggest event of its kind in Poland — with 27 expert speakers and nearly 300 participants. In 2026, the conference is set to grow even bigger and reach an international audience, continuing NGP’s mission to advance sports science and real-world practice.

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Applied x Next Generation Performance Highlights

Explore the lineup of past key events that shaped the Applied & NGP community

29-30/03/2024

PhD Alex Natera - Isometric Strength Training and Run Specific Isometrics: Historical influences, Scientific Principles and Application in High Performance Sport

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31/05-01/06/2024

PhD Tim Gabbett - Load Management: Train Smarter and Herder & The Training - Performance Puzzle

Next Generation Performance, Kraków, Poland

02-03/12/2023

Luis Mesquita - Bridging the Gap in Speed and Agility Development: From the Gym to the Field

Next Generation Performance, Kraków, Poland

11-12/05/2024

PhD Matt Jordan - Data-driven Rehab: Encoding Power - Practical Applications of Neuromuscular Profiling and Jump Performance

Next Generation Performance, Kraków, Poland

06/09/2024

Martin Buchheit - Optimizing Training Prescription for Performance and Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Approach to HIIT, Periodization, and Athlete Profiling

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Applied x Next Generation Performance

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