How to Bench 225 for 40 reps

How to Bench 225 for 40 reps

Mark Watts
Tagged: Coaching
One of the biggest misconceptions of training for the 225 rep test is that an athlete must train by doing the 225 rep test
Training Since UGGS

Training Since UGGS

Steve Goggins
Tagged: Coaching
Training since getting back has toned down a bit. I've had two good bench workouts on Mondays since that time.
Why some articles suck and how to fix them

Why some articles suck and how to fix them

Mark Watts
Tagged: Coaching
These are three basic components that every article needs, that most seem lacking, which specifically writing in the strength training industry.
An Evening with Dennis Lehane

An Evening with Dennis Lehane

Mark Watts
Tagged: Coaching
Narrative is what connects the dots. It is the story we tell ourselves that we are going to live the rest of our lives by.
The Demon of Discouragement

The Demon of Discouragement

Coach G
Tagged: Coaching
Stepping back and looking over the years of your career, the reasons for your steady progress become apparent.
The Ultimate Certification

The Ultimate Certification

Mark Watts
Tagged: Coaching
If I were to design the end-all-to-be-all certification, what would it look like?
How Not to Behave and Why

How Not to Behave and Why

Coach G
Tagged: Coaching
Avoid these career-crushing errors that most strength coaches inadvertently commit.
You may have Conjugated Periodization all Wrong

You may have Conjugated Periodization all Wrong

Mark Watts
Tagged: Coaching
One thing I have noticed is that the word conjugated or conjugate has been on of the most overly used or misused terms as of late.
Pittsburgh City League Football

Pittsburgh City League Football

Mark Watts
Tagged: Coaching
When I showed up at Carrick High School, Craig's 4 year old son, Dominic was wearing a full football uniform and Craig was giving out helmets, girdles, and jerseys.
Certifications are as much about Context as Content

Certifications are as much about Context as Content

Mark Watts
Tagged: Coaching
You may know that I not only am unafraid, but almost feel obligated to question just about everyone and everything I see that doesn't sit well for the overall well being of our physical and athletic culture of our society.
The 13 Attributes for Gridiron Dominance

The 13 Attributes for Gridiron Dominance

Coach G
Tagged: Coaching
It takes more than two-a-days and Prowler pushes to win conference championships.
Please stop using the term GPP incorrectly

Please stop using the term GPP incorrectly

Mark Watts
Tagged: Coaching
You cannot use the term GPP to describe any training program because there is no context. You have to indicate what you are generally physically preparing for.
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.