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Are You Consuming, Producing or Engaging?
When I drive, I listen to books on CD, NPR, the BBC or one of the many podcasts that I enjoy. While I'm a musician and love listening to records,...
Now Available: The Foundation of the Tier System of Training
Joe Kenn, the Head Strength Coach of the Carolina Panthers presents a nearly 2-hour educational guide to implementing the tier system.
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A Strength Coach's Lesson in Delegation
If you don't trust your staff, you'll try to do everything yourself. If you try to do everything yourself, you will fail. Break the cycle.
How My Old Programming Taught Me Something New
It may seem simple or it may seem stupid, but does it produce results?
Understanding Your Role as Strength Coach
Your influence on the team will make or break every meeting, training session, and game. Here's one simple way to remember how you should act.
Broaden Perspective for Greater Success in Lifting
Before writing off a training method, look deeper into the reasons for the program design. The perception is not always the reality.
Leadership Values to Be a Better Coach
The presenters at the Sports Performance Training Summit didn't only explain the virtues needed to be a great coach—they demonstrated them.
3 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring Your Staff
Getting the most out of your athletes starts with bringing on the right coaches.
Perks of Being a Strength Coach
Mentoring athletes is a given. Here are four other benefits of the profession.
The Demon of Discouragement
Stepping back and looking over the years of your career, the reasons for your steady progress become apparent.
How Not to Behave and Why
Avoid these career-crushing errors that most strength coaches inadvertently commit.
The 13 Attributes for Gridiron Dominance
It takes more than two-a-days and Prowler pushes to win conference championships.
Making the Best Use of Summer Training
This article is dedicated to all those involved in the greatest season for strength coaches...the summer!
Coach G: What Are Your Goals?
The first thing you should do before every journey is figure out how you will reach the final destination.
Coach G: SAQ for You!
One of the most important rules that I can't stress enough to other coaches, assistants, interns, and anyone else who will listen is that SAQ is not conditioning!
Coach G: What is your Philosophy, Part 2
Coach G returns to talk about the building blocks of strength and conditioning.
Coach G: What Is Your Philosophy?
Selling your program to the various sport coaches and administrators is one of the biggest tests you will face as a strength coach.