The foundation for success in private coaching is being as good a coach as you possibly can. But there’s much more. Like it or not, you’re also a salesman who is running a business. You need to do a rigorous self-analysis to see if this is really what you want to do.
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Why Bar Displacement Is a Hidden Gem in the Weight Room
Bar displacement helps evaluate technique, improve the quality of work, and increase safety. It facilitates orthopedic assessment, exercise setup, coaching assistance, and long-term analysis. It removes the guesswork and saves valuable coaching and athlete time by collecting important information.
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By Leaps and Bounds: My Evolution to the Split Jump
My athletes used a 1970s-era isokinetic device called the Leaper as a rack for their warmups. It didn’t offer enough progressive challenges. Split jumps solve that problem. There are several variations to keep interest high.
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The Top 5 Tech Tips for Strength Coaches
The most important element in a successful weight room is good coaching. Tech can help or hinder coaches in achieving their goal of maximizing their athletes’ potential. These five tips are the “greatest hits” of helpful tech based on years of practical experience.
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Should Athletes Take Antioxidant Supplements?
The majority of elite athletes take antioxidant supplements to reduce muscle damage and improve recovery time. So do many other people. Research suggests that supplementation achieves those goals. But there are some caveats.
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6 Factors to Look for in a Good Sports Nutritionist
It’s common to devote massive amounts of time to developing a training program while positioning proper nutrition on the periphery. Here are six factors to consider in taking on a good sports nutritionist. Even if you can’t afford one, the qualities they embody will help nourish your program and feed your athletes’ appetite for improvement.
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