Athletic Development – Defining the Field
Think for Yourself
Thirty years ago, when everyone was wearing polo shirts with an alligator on them I found a company that sold shirts with a rat on them. Not to be contrarian, but to make a statement. Be independent, ...
One Great Workout
How many of you walk into the gym, out to the field or onto pool deck with today’s workout as an end unto itself, looking for that one great workout that will make a difference? Think again – to...
The Spotlight
“Backstage not onstage” Support and prepare the athlete then step aside and let them perform. The spotlight should be focused on the athlete in the performance arena. Support staff and that includes s...
Fundamental Training Principles – A Review
As a follow-up to my previous post these are the principles upon which a sound program is based. You MUST observe these principles to achieve optimum adaptation to training. They are very basic and fu...
Following the Flock
You can follow the flock and do the latest Topsy Turvy method that promises to raise GH levels if hold your breath for a minute after each set or the Dipsy Do training that uses repeat 50 meter sprint...
Notes (Advice) to My Younger Self
This post is a result of reflections on turning seventy and as I continue the 49th year of my coaching journey. These are thoughts on what I could have done better or at least differently. They are th...
Coaching Art & Science
To be an effective coach it is necessary to be informed by science and artist to rival da Vinci. We know so much more today from a scientific perspective than when I started coaching 48 years ago and ...
Effective Training/Training Effectively
One of the biggest mistakes I have seen in training design is biased one sided training that emphasizes one component of training to the exclusion of others. Effective training demands that all compon...
Coaching Wisdom from a Master Coach Clay Erro
Clay is the former football coach at Enterprise High School in Redding California. He is the winningest football coach in Northern California history. We have been privileged to have Clay as a GAIN fa...