How much strength is enough? I hear that discussion among coaches time and again with very divided opinions. Measure It to Manage It You know the old saying, “opinions are like assholes, everyone’s got one.” well it definitely applies here. So many people have these hardcore opinions about strength, but so many are full of [...]
Years ago in a training facility outside Atlanta, Loren Seagrave summarized the biomechanical elements we are trying to manipulate to create speed. Not the technical pieces but more of the big picture. I was struck by how simple and comprehensive the summary really was. These are the Big 4; Big Force Small Time Proper Direction [...]
Here is the beginning of a great interview with Jon Goodwin, that was done by Patrick Ward on his blog. http://optimumsportsperformance.com/blog/ Increasing Speed – Interview with Jon Goodwinby Patrick on August 9, 2010 Last month I attended the NSCA National Conference and watched a lecture on sprint biomechanics given by Jon Goodwin. The lecture was [...]
If you’ve read speed training articles, or watched most presenters and dvds, and even if you’ve gone through coaching education you’ve heard it. 10% That’s the most you want to load according to conventional wisdom, 10% of bodyweight. Of course that’s a bit arbitrary because are we talking a sled or parachute. Grass or track [...]
Just got back from NSCA in Las Vegas. No speaking this time, but will be speaking on multi-directional speed in Orlando next year. It’s easy to forget how enjoyable and valuable it is to get to spend time seeing friends and colleagues, that you may not spend time with often. One of the things I [...]
