Jeremy Frisch (Achieve Performance): Creating engaging youth athletic development programs.
Dec 13, 2021
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Jeremy Frisch, owner of Achieve Performance Training and former assistant strength and conditioning coach, discusses spotting missing developmental skills, a typical day at Achieve Performance, the importance of tumbling/rolling skills in risk management, monitoring and measuring in his programs, and hiding coaching objectives in engaging activities.
Achieve Performance Training prioritizes technical proficiency and progression in strength training for high school and college athletes, while focusing on movement-based warm-ups, balance activities, and coordination exercises for younger athletes.
The training philosophy at Achieve Performance Training values building a toolkit for athletes by providing versatility and exposure to different movements, emphasizing well-rounded athleticism and smooth transitions to higher levels of training.
The podcast highlights the significance of tumbling and play-based training in developing agility, injury prevention, and movement skills in young athletes, while encouraging coaches to embrace chaos and unconventional methods to keep children engaged and enthusiastic about physical activity.
Deep dives
Varied Approach to Athletic Development
At Achieve Performance Training, there is a varied approach to athletic development based on the age group. For high school and college athletes, technical proficiency and progression in strength training is prioritized. The older group focuses on power exercises, plyometrics, speed development, and agility work. In contrast, the younger group (11-14 years old) participates in movement-based warm-ups, balance activities, and crawling exercises to improve coordination and flexibility. The emphasis is on exposing them to movement variability and ensuring they have fun. Measurement-wise, weightlifting progress and speed testing are important, while formal assessments are introduced later as kids reach a growth spurt.
Focus on Technical Proficiency and Enjoyment
Technical proficiency and enjoyment are key priorities in training sessions at Achieve Performance Training. For high school and college athletes, technical proficiency in strength training exercises is emphasized, along with pushing for progression. For younger athletes (11-14 years old), sessions aim to teach proper movement patterns, flexibility, and coordination while keeping things fun. The focus is on developing physical competency and establishing a love for training. Assessments are introduced later as kids go through growth spurts.
Value of Versatility and Toolkit Development
The training philosophy at Achieve Performance Training values versatility and building a toolkit for athletes. The goal is to provide a range of experiences and exposure to different movements. This approach allows athletes to develop well-rounded athleticism, which can be beneficial in their long-term development. While some measurements are considered, such as strength progressions and basic speed testing, the emphasis is on giving athletes the tools to succeed in various sports and making their transition to higher levels of training smoother.
Development of Different Age Groups
The podcast episode discusses the training approach for three different age groups. The first age group, around 12-14 years old, focuses on developing movement skills by incorporating climbing, medicine ball work, and agility drills. The second age group, around 8-11 years old, emphasizes play and competition through games like flag football and handball, while also including jumps, twists, and rolls to enhance overall body control. The third age group, kindergarten through second grade, engages in obstacle courses and unstructured play to stimulate movement exploration and balance.
Importance of Tumbling and Play-Based Training
The podcast highlights the significance of tumbling and play-based training in developing agility, injury prevention, and movement skills in young athletes. By teaching children how to roll and providing opportunities for them to get upside down, athletes can develop coordination, spatial awareness, and vestibular system stimulation. Creating an environment that prioritizes play and exploration allows athletes to stay engaged, have fun, and develop foundational qualities essential for future training. The podcast also encourages coaches to embrace chaos and unconventional training methods to keep children motivated and enthusiastic about physical activity.
Jeremy Frisch is the owner and director of Achieve Performance Training in Clinton, Mass. He is the former assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Holy Cross athletic department. While there, he worked directly with the Crusader men's basketball team, in addition to serving as the strength coach for Holy Cross' men's soccer, men's and women's lacrosse, baseball, softball, field hockey, tennis and women's track & field squads. Prior to joining Holy Cross, Frisch served as the sports performance director at Teamworks Sports Center.. He also served as a speed and strength coach for Athletes Edge Sports Training, and did a strength and conditioning internship at Stanford University. Frisch is a 2007 graduate of Worcester State College with a bachelor's degree in health science and physical education. He was a member of the football and track teams during his days at Worcester State and Assumption College.
In this episode Jeremy discusses:
Why spotting missing developmental skills fuelled his choice to leave a collegiate role to work with kids.
A typical day at Achieve Performance in terms of groups, activities and programs.
The importance of tumbling/rolling skills in risk management. His priorities when coaching athletes in different age groups.
What he monitors and measures in his programs. Balancing chaos and safety.
Hiding your coaching objectives in engaging activities.
You can follow Jeremy's work via Instagram: @achieve_performance and Twitter: @jeremyfrisch and via www.achieveperformance.training .
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