Athletic Development – Defining the Field
The Art of Coaching
We must recognize that coaching is a creative process. What differentiates a good from a great coach is the ability to see the same athlete, the same skill, the same movement and see what others canno...
More or Less?
Does it have to be a binary choice – that in training you have to do more or do less to stimulate adaptation? Ultimately the goal is to get progressively better. I find it interesting that the default...
Where did all this come from?
I was inspired by two events to write this post 1) Preparing a presentation on the evolution of the Gambetta Method- GAIN System. 2) Watching the Ken Burn documentary series on Country Music https://w...
What is Functional Training?
Functional Training is training that incorporates a full spectrum of training methods, designed to elicit optimum adaptive response appropriate for the sport or activity being trained for. No one syst...
Achievement Triangle
Each year I post this. It is my attempt to delineate the process that an athlete must grow through to be a peak performer. It is a process where many are called, and few chose to get beyond the comfor...
Know History
It is imperative to know history. Toynbee certainly was spot on when he said that those that ignore history are condemned to repeat it. Historical perspective will provide context and perspective. Kno...
Action Now!
Do not trivialize – Do not try to pick the fly shit out of the pepper Seek knowledge rather than information Specialize in being a generalist Get a mentor not a guru Achieve mastery Be a leader, not a...
Training is Cumulative
Think Long-Term – Training is cumulative, it takes time to adapt & proper timing of the training stimulus Athletically, you must earn the right to progress to the next step Systematic Sequen...
Simple Training Rules
Have a Plan, Execute It, and Evaluate It Build the Complete Athlete All systems work together Train all components all the time – Use It or Lose It Fundamental Movement Skills Before Specific Sp...