Coach B’s Blog
Periodization
Periodization is nothing more than having a plan. Here are some insights I take into planning and programming during the off-season.
Born Tough
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Programming Questions
Developing a strength and conditioning is a complex process that requires you to consider many factors other than exercise selection. Find out what kind of questions you need to ask yourself when developing a program.
Reps are the key to training…and life
As we enter 2021, take a look at the reps you are performing in your training and life.
Lessons from blueberries
Do you find yourself getting upset over little things? Sometimes we have to take a step back and ask ourselves if it’s worth the energy.
Breathing Part 1
Breathing is an essential part of life that we can control voluntary as well as involuntary. Find out if you are breathing optimally for your performance.
What vs How?
Too often we can easily become occupied with what we need to do instead of how we actually perform our actions.
Square Pegs Don’t Fit in Round Holes: Program Design
Strength training is general physical preparation (GPP). There is nothing done in a weight room that truly mimics the biomechanics and velocities of sport.
LTAD-Development > Exposure
Long term athletic development is a hotly debated topic in the field of strength and conditioning. How soon is too soon to start strength training? When should an athlete begin to specialize? What physical qualities should younger athletes focus on developing? What are appropriate training methods to optimize physical development for younger athletes? These are all common questions that strength and conditioning coaches must think about in order to give their athletes the best results.
My Outliers Story
I believe I was at the right place at the right time to start my career in strength & conditioning. I was able to meet influential and innovative people that shaped me into the type of coach I am.
Balance Training
Balance training is an often overlooked component of a well balanced strength and conditioning program. Find out some reasons why you should incorporate into your training.
The Forgotten Training Variable - INTENT
Intent is an often forgotten variable that can yield big time results! Find out how to incorporate intent into your programs.
Recovery & Restoration
Recovery and restoration (R&R) is an overlooked component of sport performance. Most research that exists regarding the development of an athlete centers on training methodologies and/or the time spent during training.