Not The Method, The Application

I saw this quote by Richard Verheijen, Dutch Soccer Conditioning coach: "It is not the the training method itself but the way it is applied that makes the difference." This quote struck me as particularly relevant in light of some of the things I have seen over the past year. A high school football doing the "Virginia Tech" program – get real! Buying training programs off the internet – get real! I can take the same tools a skilled craftsman would use and destroy a house not build one. Know and understand the why and how before you even consider the what. Know the principles.