All of us are missing out on much more than just strength and aerobic conditioning. Your coaching and programming needs to bring attention to the smaller movement pattern deficiencies and weaknesses of your clients/athletes. Oftentimes we hear the arguments about what methodology is best, which movements will provide the needed adaptation and loads of other controversial topics in the strength industry. The problem in our eyes lies in the fact that….
Read MoreThis could be a whole blog article all on it’s own, so I will try to keep it brief. Strength is general adaptation. There is no basketball strength, baseball strength, or football strength. Strength is used to enhance the ability to perform a variety of skills needed for sport.
The goal of the weightroom is to allow the athletes to get stronger so they are able to perform their sport skill at a much higher level that they would be able to without the strength and power that is developed in training.
Need to jump higher? - Get stronger
Need to run faster? - Get stronger
Need to change direction better? - Get stronger
Need to prevent injury? - Get stronger
You are much better off training for strength, power, and speed in the weight room, and let the athletes train sport skill during practice time.
Read MoreHowever, what is going to set coaches apart and create real change is how they connect, coach, and interact with their athletes. This overlooked topic is often referred to as the “art of coaching”. This is where the real importance of coaching begins.
Read MoreAfter continually witnessing a common misconception that there is a one-size-fits-all answer to taking care of our bodies, I wanted to weigh in! Throughout the last 9 years of working with athletes and clients of all shapes and sizes, I have a simple recommendation…
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