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- Toronto Blue Jays S&C Coordinator since 2019
Webber International University Head S&C Coach 2009 - 2019 and Associate AD (2016)- he was working with every team
he has transformed the department into one of the most well-renowned programs in the countryover 80 coaches that have been under the tutelage2 Full time coaches, Interns, and GAS&C finalist 2016 and 2018 for National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)Daytona Cubs S&C coach 2009- Helping people through training
Train the person and we hire and fire based on culture and skill levelTraining to help the team but ultimately helping the individualCollaboration is key to talk to coaches on different sides (S&C and player development)Total collaboration to help solve problems together (mental, player development, S&C, medical, coaches)Balance between performance and developmentNot trying to develop them so much that we would sacrifice performanceContinuity and being able to speak the same language to align as player move Team of Teams model- US special forces joint command to have an effective team
General stanley mcCrystalWe could not what we wanted to do, but we can do what we had resourcesYou may want the whole gauntlet, but you need to settle on smaller test nowAssessment driven process is to help understand the athletePay attention to details, learning, and compiling information Identify what people need the most (pillars)Need more bracing forcesAll gas no brakes, so be sure you have holistic and balanced approachStay open minded while you are training Informed approach and learn what is impacting performanceIts important to approach it systematicallyReaching out to an expertise and find out what these athletes need to get betterMinimal effective dose - don’t bite off more than you can manage. What are you comfortable doing to help them reach the next stepholistic, movement program - push, pull, hinge, simple movement patternsYou want ownership and asking why because that means they want it, keeps you on your toes, and speak at a high levelYou can’t start something in something, it needs to be a blend from off season to in season so they aren’t as soreIn season should look different than off season programMinimal effective dose in season.Progressive fatigue, but not nose divingHave a training program that they are maintaining during the seasonTotal body approaches during the season, twice a week, once a week last half of the season“Mirco-dose” - two to 3 exercises in a short period of timeYoung players are resilient and may need a higher “dose” so they do not nose diveGradual progression from off season to in seasonMed ball training very important for baseball playersYoung players need multi-sport approach to help athleticismTraining needs to be in balance (strength with movement)Light weighted implements to train the movements and as you start to advance you add the weightYou don’t want to push for external strength without willing to brace internally Activate glutesIts not about loading weight, but also holding tension!Elite in stability and strength Squat hold - two legs and singleHip bridgeHold loads and don’t strain externallyLess load on shoulders in seasonLay a foundation of volume in the off seasonSlow motion temp workBuilding that foundation on purposeOff season phases (typically 4 weeks), stack phases, sometimes deload depending on playerPurpose of the phase!Keeping core beliefs at the front of your decisionsAnother dude trying to figure it out and pick people brain an implement“Adjusting spokes!”Relentless growth![email protected]
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