The 3 Things that Made me a Better Coach

The 3 Things that Made me a Better Coach

Mark Watts
Tagged: Coaching
Once I stopped worrying what other people were doing and how other coaches training their athletes, I felt like I was free.`
Trip to Hawaii and Please Stop Pretending

Trip to Hawaii and Please Stop Pretending

Mark Watts
Tagged: Coaching
Here’s what needs to stop; douche-bag trainers and fake hard-core “coaches” thinking their training in someway replicates what our armed service personnel do to defend our freedom.
Training in the Fitness Industry: The Right Way & the Wrong Way

Training in the Fitness Industry: The Right Way & the Wrong Way

Mark Watts
Tagged: Coaching
Most actions can't really be classified as right or wrong. Things that happen really aren't good or bad. They are usually good an bad. Most decisions have both negative repercussions and positive outcomes.
A Day in the Life of a Strength Coach

A Day in the Life of a Strength Coach

Coach G
Tagged: Coaching
A top-tier coach shares a normal day at the DI level.
Making the Best Use of Summer Training

Making the Best Use of Summer Training

Coach G
Tagged: Coaching
This article is dedicated to all those involved in the greatest season for strength coaches...the summer!
What's Your Atmosphere?

What's Your Atmosphere?

Coach G
Tagged: Coaching
To achieve success, you must first place yourself among success.
Is your job miserable? Good, I'm glad.

Is your job miserable? Good, I'm glad.

Mark Watts
Tagged: Coaching
There are a few things I have no tolerance for. One is people who complain about their jobs.
The Continual Evolution of Collegiate Strength Coaching

The Continual Evolution of Collegiate Strength Coaching

Coach G
Tagged: Coaching
You can't lead while sitting on your ass!
How to Add a strength Coach to your Department

How to Add a strength Coach to your Department

Mark Watts
Tagged: Coaching
Convince the powers that be the value of S & C
5 Innovative Assignments for Strength & Conditioning Interns

5 Innovative Assignments for Strength & Conditioning Interns

Mark Watts
Tagged: Coaching
This is where interns start to act less like robots and more like coaches.
Coach G: 7 Ways to Get Hired

Coach G: 7 Ways to Get Hired

Coach G
Tagged: Coaching
The coaching carousel is in full swing.
Coach G: What Are Your Goals?

Coach G: What Are Your Goals?

Coach G
Tagged: Coaching
The first thing you should do before every journey is figure out how you will reach the final destination.
Coach G: SAQ for You!

Coach G: SAQ for You!

Coach G
Tagged: Coaching
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: What is your Philosophy, Part 2

Coach G
Tagged: Coaching
Coach G returns to talk about the building blocks of strength and conditioning.
Coach G: What Is Your Philosophy?

Coach G: What Is Your Philosophy?

Coach G
Tagged: Coaching
Selling your program to the various sport coaches and administrators is one of the biggest tests you will face as a strength coach.
Coach G: There Isn't Any Wizard

Coach G: There Isn't Any Wizard

Coach G
Tagged: Coaching
All of these weird creatures were trying to go see someone they did not know to ask him to give them something they already had.
Coach G: Which Way Are You Pulling?

Coach G: Which Way Are You Pulling?

Coach G
Tagged: Coaching
If we keep pulling in opposite directions, we'll never get anywhere.
Coach G: Back to the Basics

Coach G: Back to the Basics

Coach G
Tagged: Coaching
Have confidence in your abilities, program, ideas, and gut feelings.
Coach G: CSCCa

Coach G: CSCCa

Coach G
Tagged: Coaching
Coach G shares his thoughts about his experience at the CSCCa annual convention.
Coach G: What Does It Take?

Coach G: What Does It Take?

Coach G
Tagged: Coaching
Be a leader, be loyal, pay attention to detail, have a strong work ethic, and do not be a weight room reptile.
Coach G: Citizens of Rome

Coach G: Citizens of Rome

Coach G
Tagged: Coaching
One word can change the entire meaning of a phrase.
Coach G: Why Not You?

Coach G: Why Not You?

Coach G
Tagged: Coaching
Part of being a successful coach is making the most out of what you have.
Coach G: Six Honest Serving Men

Coach G: Six Honest Serving Men

Coach G
Tagged: Coaching
Can you answer the six honest serving men?
Coach G: The Triumph of the Will

Coach G: The Triumph of the Will

Coach G
Tagged: Coaching
If you do not have that “whatever it takes “ mentality, then don’t try to get into coaching.