Pacey Performance Podcast Pacey Performance Podcast #87 - Dan Pfaff (Head Coach at ALTIS)
Jun 2, 2016
In this conversation, Dan Pfaff, a veteran track and field coach and Head Jumps Coach at ALTIS, shares insights from his extensive coaching career. He discusses the balance in training for the 400m and addresses athlete fragility through injury history. Dan emphasizes the importance of communication within the athlete-coach-performance staff triad and the role of therapy in training. He also explores coaching philosophies tailored to individual athlete needs, along with how to apply these strategies to team sports.
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Experience And Science Drive Coaching
- Dan Pfaff views coaching as a scientific, experience-driven craft shaped by decades of practice.
- He emphasizes openness, mentoring and learning from real-world 'wars' rather than just theory.
Altis Purpose And Niche
- Altis is a private training centre aiming to bridge post-university gaps for athletes.
- Pfaff describes it as a resource for athletes who fall through institutional cracks or need different settings.
Classify 400m Athletes First
- Classify 400m athletes by their physiological profile before programming.
- Adjust densities, volumes and emphases based on training age, health and whether they have speed reserve or endurance qualities.
