Coaches and athletes need to be invested in both performance and communication. Holding athletes accountable and being supportive when they fail to perform to the best of their ability is one of the pillars of creating a successful coach/athlete relationship. Good coaches know when to spark enthusiasm with a fiery speech or a soft whisper of “I know you can do this.”
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The Acceleration Ladder
The acceleration ladder can be used early in the training year to help establish rhythm and a sound technical model.
Read MoreHow to Become a Sponsored Athlete
It is important for athletes to understand what sponsorship is and what it isn’t. It isn’t about getting something for free, that is called charity, and while it may appeal on some levels, you would be missing out on a host of benefits that sponsorship offers.
Read More5 Reasons Why Strength Coaches Love the Raptor Test [And You Will Too]
The Raptor Test provides a number of benefits to coaches. The ease of administration makes it especially attractive. It can also become a part of a workout, so there’s no loss of training time.
Read MoreThe Cycle and Exercise Classification of Dr. Bondarchuk’s System
In this first of a three-part series of articles on the Bondarchuk System, Coach Nick Garcia introduces the three training cycles: the Development Cycle, the Maintenance Cycle, and the Cleanse / Rest Cycle.
Read MoreThe WIMU: Advanced Analysis in a Single Compact Package
The WIMU combines several technologies into a single package. These include an accelerometer, gyroscope, and GPS. Propriety QÜIKO software allows data analysis in the device itself. While the learning curve is likely to be steep, having several sensors in a single package may be cost-effective.
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