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Are you maximizing your athletes' jump performance? How does caffeine really impact explosive power? Can the right dosage make a difference in training outcomes? In this episode, Dr. Zacharias Papadakis discusses the latest research on caffeine's effects on vertical jump height and what coaches need to know to apply these findings effectively in their training regimens. Discover practical insights that can elevate your coaching game!
Zacharias Papadakis is an Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology & Wellness and Director of the Human Performance Laboratory at Barry University in Miami, FL. He holds degrees from Aristotle University in Greece, Sheffield Hallam University in the UK, and Baylor University in Texas. As a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, he specializes in how lifestyle factors like exercise, sleep, and nutrition influence cardiometabolic health.
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Original research paper:
Papadakis Z, Panoutsakopoulos V, Schwarz A, Antonio J. Caffeine’s influence on vertical jump height: a real-life collegiate student-athlete approach. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 2025 Dec 31;22(1):2501063.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15502783.2025.2501063
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