Episode 77: You Can’t Force Improvement

The podcast discusses the dangers of forcing improvement in athletes and the importance of allowing natural adaptation to drive progress. They emphasize the need for coaches to recognize hidden factors that can influence an athlete's performance and the value of patience in training. The speakers also explore the panoramic approach to coaching athletes, emphasizing the importance of creating a better civilization rather than solely focusing on beating competitors. They discuss the importance of interpretation in coaching and the concept of allowing athletes to drive their own improvement. Finally, they introduce a tracking tool called Final Surge for comparing data and tracking athletes' progress.