Coach Ryan Patrick is back with a new episode, joined by biomechanics and movement expert Zac Cupples. Together, they explore how coaches can bridge the gap between athlete assessments and high-speed actions like sprinting. They discuss the real-world applications of biomechanics, practical assessment methods, and why simple, foundational principles are key in coaching athletes for high performance.

What to Expect in This Episode:

• Insights into Zac’s Human Matrix course and its approach to making complex movement principles accessible to coaches and clinicians.
• How movement limitations and compensations impact performance, and ways coaches can better identify and address these issues.
• A discussion on prioritizing bottlenecks in athletic development and Zac’s views on how physical limitations manifest as movement compensations.

Key Takeaways:

• Why understanding biomechanics is essential to progressing athletes in their high-speed and high-intensity activities.
• The importance of applying foundational skills before complex strategies to ensure athletes perform effectively and safely.
• Zac’s actionable methods to help coaches refine their assessment skills and improve their athletes' movement competencies.

Connect with Zac Cupples:
Website: zaccupples.com
Social Media: Instagram & YouTube: