Here are a handful of both articles and podcasts from the world of strength and conditioning over the last week. Articles Cont. Ed. on the Cheap C-O-A-C-H 8 Random Training Thoughts 5 Steps to Building Better Athletes by Mike Robertson 10 Steps for Making Mobility Work for Your Schedule by Eric Cressey Hacking the Hip … Continue reading Weekly Articles and Podcasts
Month: July 2016
8 Random Training Thoughts
Once a month I try to put something out with some random thoughts that have been going through my head, which are usually a result of some podcasts I have been listening to or a book that I have been reading. Here is the latest edition with 8 thoughts to sink your teeth into. 1. … Continue reading 8 Random Training Thoughts
C-O-A-C-H
C-O-A-C-H. Care. Observe. Act. Communicate. Help. Care Show each and every athlete that you work with that you genuinely care about their individual development as both an athlete and as a person. Push them everyday to get better and show them through your actions that you are committed to them. Everyone has heard the quote … Continue reading C-O-A-C-H
Continuing Ed on the Cheap
“Can you ever know everything? No. Can you always learn more? Yes, of course you can. That’s your job. If you don’t do all you can to dig out the truth every chance you get, you risk making bad decisions.” – Lee Cockerell, Former Executive Vice President, Walt Disney World Late last week, maybe Wednesday … Continue reading Continuing Ed on the Cheap
Articles and Podcasts from the Past Week
Articles The 20-60-20 Principle 3 Quick Training Thoughts A Letter to My Younger Self by Michael Boyle Why Movement Screening and Exercise Play by Different Rules by Brett Jones Which Way Should S&C Go? by Todd Hamer Top 3 Offseason Activities Every Athlete Should Prioritize for an Extraordinary Season by Tim DiFransesco Podcasts Hockey Strength … Continue reading Articles and Podcasts from the Past Week
3 Quick Training Thoughts
As I mess around on the internet I come across a ton of information from a ton of different strength coaches, physical therapists and fitness professionals - a lot of which is absolutely awesome information. On the other hand, I think as professionals we can overlook the obvious every now and again with all the technology … Continue reading 3 Quick Training Thoughts
The 20-60-20 Principle
The other day I just finished Larry Winget’s It’s Called Work for a Reason, a book that I think everyone would enjoy reading. In the book, Winget talked about what he calls his 20/60/20 principle when it comes to employees in his businesses throughout his career. The 20/60/20 principle states that you can place everyone … Continue reading The 20-60-20 Principle
Articles & Podcasts from the Past Week
Here are a handful of both articles and podcasts from the world of strength and conditioning over the past week or so. Articles FAI in Ice Hockey 35 Quotes by Coach Wooden Hockey Power Testing: Where Do You Rank by Kevin Neeld Are You Starting with What? by Gabe Caldwell The What, Why and How … Continue reading Articles & Podcasts from the Past Week
FAI in Hockey
Within the last year I have had the opportunity to work with the women’s ice hockey team at the UNH. Since that time I have tried to read as much as I can on hockey related injuries and what can be done to prevent these potential injuries through the work of hockey strength coaches like … Continue reading FAI in Hockey
35 Quotes from Coach Wooden
One of the greatest coaches of all time and a quote machine. Here are 35 quotes from the legendary John Wooden. 1. Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful. 2. If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything. I’m positive that a doer makes … Continue reading 35 Quotes from Coach Wooden