Programming for Competitive CrossFit
Looking at CrossFit competitions, there is only one constant and that is that there are no constants
5 Things That Are Wrong with This Country
Fixing these issues with our athletes will not fix our country, but we all need to start where we can make the most impact.
Lessons from West Point (Part 3)
In the final installment of the series, Mark Watts talks about the modifications to the WSBB training methods for athletes.
Lessons from West Point (Part 2)
In Part 2, Mark Watts talks about difficult recruitment, traveling for his own training, and adaptations to athlete programming.
Lessons from West Point (Part 1)
I am living out of a car and sleeping on a couch while coaching at the most historically significant institution of higher learning in the country.
You Mother F**kers Have It Easy
Back when I started my journey into the iron game, even before I started coaching, there was not much to choose from.
Common Areas of Concern with First Year College Athletes
By the time athletes are in college, they have bad or good habits.
Reprogramming the Overhead Press
The body has the amazing ability to adapt to any stimulus. This can be a bad thing when it comes to training.
If I Could Do It All Again (Part 5)
I really do not believe you can even scratch the surface on what it takes to be a strength and conditioning coach with an internship that is less than 600 hours for a semester.
Two Diseases and the Deadliest Words for Coaches
The best coaches are the best thieves and this is something else I stole from Brian Cain.
Energy System Training for Football Athletes
The old—school meat—head coach way of asking your question is, “how do I keep my fat—ass lineman in shape without pounding their legs?”
If I Could Do It All Again, Part 2
Thank goodness we got away from jogging a few laps before a ground—based warm—up.