When I get back from Trinidad I am going to start work on a
new book on game changers. What is a game changer? A game changer is a person,
idea, method or event that changed or is changing the way we train and play
sport. Here are a few that I
have so far:
Nort Thornton – Swimming
Doc Counsilman – Swimming and training in general
Bob Hoffman – Strength Training
Bob Gajda – Functional Training
Lois Klatt – Functional Training and Evaluation
John Jesse – Strength Training and Injury Prevention &
EvaluationProprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation – Rehba and
TrainingArthur Jones – Strength Training
Chuck Coker – Training Throwers and Strength Training
Bud Winter – Sprint Training
Circuit Training – R.E. Morgan & G.T. Anderson (1953 Univ of Leeds)
Just a start, I am
looking forward to working on this. There are many people and ideas that are
out there that deserve recognition for originating the ideas, methods and
concepts we use today. Many game changers have passed away. I plan to interview as many of those still living as possible, possibly compiling an oral history. I welcome your ideas and input.
Ken Vick
Great idea. Was just reviewing history with my coaches and interns and we need to share it with them more. There is a history of this profession before the internet and many dont know it.
Mike Horan
You have to add Arthur Lydiard to the list for distance running. He really changed the game on a fundamental level by introducing higher volume and hard/easy training.
Carl
Check out the story of Boyd Epley:
“Epley is universally credited for his seminal role in creating the phenomenon of the strength and conditioning program in college football — and deservedly so. The first full-time paid strength coach in history, Epley is also arguably the single most important individual in the history of strength and conditioning in college athletics.”
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5312405
William Wayland
Distinct lack of russians!!
adam moss
Coach
How about Bill Walsh or Paul Brown…they changed the face of modern football..major game changers with a ripple effect
mischa
Vladimir Janda, Rinus Michels
David Harms
a. Everyone seems to be looking for a competitive advantage in youth football. Safety is always a concern when discussing strength training for youth. One Exercise: Modified Push Ups -As I read your blog post, I couldn’t help but think of the Push Up Bench as the most effective way for people who struggle with push ups , to be able to do them correctly (with full range of motion). Most modified push ups make them easier but only allow one or two variations. The Push Up Bench has 11 different levels to work through on the way to a full push up. The Push Up Bench also allows youth to be able to do assisted Pull –ups.
James Marshall
Steve Morris- Martial arts, completely different from everyone else, and probably the only true innovator.
Re reading John Jesse’s book,stands up very well today.