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17/06/2013 - 09:00
"What should I be asking to get the information I need?" This excellent question came from Mark, one of the coaches on our last CPD workshop. You have a blank sheet of paper, you have a new group of...

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Empty your cup: Bruce Lee on Strength and Conditioning

Posted On Monday, 20th May 2013 at 06:53

"Empty your cup so that it may be filled; become devoid to gain totality."

Bruce Lee, Tao of Jeet Kune Do.

mini band exercisesI referred to this time and time again on the Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Course last weekend.

I emphasised the need for clarity of thought and purpose before planning sessions, and also when coaching them.

Time under the bar: level 2 S&C assessment

Posted On Tuesday, 16th April 2013 at 07:17

"You need to spend time under the bar"

strength and conditioning coursewas my advice to some of the coaches being assessed on their level 2 strength and conditioning qualification on Saturday.

What looks brilliant on paper, or is being touted as "workout of the day" often fails due to a lack of understanding of what it "feels" like in practice.

Transparency in Coaching: Level 1 S&C Course review

Posted On Monday, 15th April 2013 at 14:40

"No one is the be all and end all..."

strength and conditioning course..and so you should be transparent as a Coach as to what you can do and where you need help." said Cris Leahy on the recent Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Course I ran at Oxford Brookes University.

New strength and conditioning coaches.

Posted On Monday, 14th January 2013 at 08:25

"The best agility session I have seen"

Strength and conditioning examAssessor Andy Ellis describing his observation of Chris Gange conducting an agility session on another wet day in Taunton this weekend.

"As a group, they were the best that have come out of a level 2 course" he continued. "Some really good examples of coaching."

Flotsam and Jetsam: Level 2 S&C Course review

Posted On Monday, 26th November 2012 at 08:20

Adaptability is the key to coaching.

taunton floodFloods hit Taunton, and the Rugby Club suffered as a result. This meant having to adapt the recent course structure and location at the last minute. Having talked about the importance of adaptability on previous courses, I had to put it into action myself.

It's not about facts and stats: Level 1 S&C course review

Posted On Monday, 21st May 2012 at 07:04

strength and conditioning courseA quick reflection on the Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Course I ran at the weekend in Taunton.

This 2 day course had a great mix of candidates: a level 3 coach, an ex Army PTI, students, teachers, a powerlifter and a Personal Trainer, as well as current and ex sports players.

No women on this course, which is unusual nowadays.

6 ways to get better as a strength and conditioning coach.

Posted On Monday, 12th December 2011 at 09:08

I am pleased to announce that on Saturday 6 people passed the level 1 Strength and Conditioning for Sport Course, and 2 passed the level 2.

There were some excellent examples of coaching practice on the day, using skills and knowledge gained from the previous workshops, their studies and their own experiences.

Level 1 course at Taunton RFC: Adapatability and Empathy

Posted On Wednesday, 09th November 2011 at 08:23

The tragic events of Friday night impacted upon the delivery and organisation of the Level 1 Strength and Conditioning course I ran at Taunton RFC last weekend.  The staff of the Club and some of the attendees had witnessed the events and were shaken by it.  The police and emergency services were exhausted and stretched from dealing with the crash and also the collapsed wall and flood in Bridgwater on the same night.  They closed parts of the Club down to allow their investigation to continue. 

How not to get a job in Strength and Conditioning

Posted On Wednesday, 19th October 2011 at 07:18

"How can I get a job in strength and conditioning?"

Is a question I get asked a lot. Having recently advertised for several positions (paid and unpaid) I was appalled at the standard of application.  Here are some of the key errors that were made:

REPS accredited courses

Posted On Tuesday, 09th August 2011 at 08:10

Great news

For all of you who have taken one of the Level 1 or Level 2 Strength and Conditioning Coaching Courses, they are now accredited with 20 points for REPS.

For those of you undecided about what course you are going to take, maybe this will help.

 

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