sports skills
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“Coach, Improve Thy Self”: Part 2 third
I’ll remind you where this series started: for whatever reason, you need to coach yourself. When you work with a coach, especially a strength & conditioning coach, you get their philosophy, their principles, their key metrics, and, most importantly, their real-time guidance on what work you need in your particular circumstances. Because you’re coaching yourself,…
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The Difference Between Cyclists and Weightlifters
I was talking shop with a fellow trainer and coach last year. We determined there are 3 qualities worth using for describing sports: absolute strength, endurance, and skill complexity. There are certainly other qualities, but from the perspective of strength & conditioning, these are the three we focused on. This is the first of two…
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You Don’t Need More Mental Toughness
Coach Dunte explains regulating arousal for optimal athletic performance. His own story of failing limit lifts while in the wrong mental state highlights how developing arousal management as a crucial skill for athletes.