Periodization: Applying the Concepts
In a previous post (http://wp.me/p1XfMm-aA ) I provided some general thoughts on periodization and how it is structured. When it comes to periodization, I have a few guidelines that I try to...
agility
Agility Is Specific To The Sport
Agility training is very hard for many coaches to effectively program. It’s challenging because it is the expression of strength, power, and speed in a sport-specific manner. This requires a coach to...
Keep Testing Simple
Testing can gather an enormous amount of data on today’s athletes. It’s unclear though how relevant this is to most athletes. When it comes to testing, I look at several different...
We’re Not Training To Train
It’s easy to approach an athlete’s training in a myopic manner, in other words to view the athlete’s training from only our discipline. When we do this, we do a disservice to...
Modifying Exercise Technique: It’s OK To Be Inefficient
The Olympic lifts and their variations are a popular tool with strength and conditioning coaches. The lifts train the entire body, involve exerting force against the ground, involve the bar moving at...