EP 94: Will Greenberg (Buffalo Bills) on Compounding Tension and Relaxation
Oct 19, 2023
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Will Greenberg, strength and conditioning coach for the Buffalo Bills, discusses the power of compounding good training, balancing tension and relaxation, and building elite cultures. He explores the role of a strength and conditioning coach in supporting elite performers and the importance of intentional structuring for peak performance. Additionally, he highlights the significance of finding a balance between tension and relaxation in emergency situations and the power of recovery and relaxation in managing stress.
Being intentional and practicing stress management and relaxation techniques are key to maintaining optimal performance over time.
Compounding small, intentional actions and practices leads to significant growth and improvement in various domains of life.
Deep dives
The importance of intentional performance
The key to successful performance lies in being intentional. It is about being mindful and aware of the task at hand, whether it is a high-pressure situation or a daily activity. By practicing intentionality, individuals can better regulate their arousal levels and focus their energy effectively. This includes being aware of one's desires and purpose, as well as actively practicing stress management and relaxation techniques. The ability to buffer stress and recover is crucial in maintaining optimal performance over time. Building a robust team and culture involves fostering a sense of connection, belonging, and shared goals. By recognizing and respecting individual motivations, and providing support and understanding, teams can achieve collective success.
The power of compounding and intentional practice
Compounding small, intentional actions and practices leads to significant growth and improvement over time. Treating each task as a repetition, and being intentional about how it is performed, helps individuals develop skills and resilience. This approach can be applied to various domains of life, from physical training to managing stress and emotions. By deliberately practicing tension and relaxation, individuals can learn to regulate their arousal levels and focus under pressure. Intentional practice also includes creating opportunities for recovery and relaxation, allowing individuals to recharge and maintain peak performance.
Creating a thriving intact team
Building a successful and resilient intact team requires a strong sense of connection and belonging. This involves recognizing and respecting each individual's wants and motivations. Leaders can foster a sense of belonging by actively listening, showing genuine interest in team members' lives, and supporting their personal goals. Creating an environment where individuals feel understood and valued helps build strong interpersonal relationships and trust. The collective success of the team becomes a driving force, and the power of teamwork is recognized as the key to achieving goals. Resilience and success are cultivated through shared experiences, intentional communication, and the ability to adapt and navigate challenges together.
Challenging oneself to be intentional
A personal challenge presented is to embrace intentionality by pausing and being aware in pressure moments. Taking a few seconds to reflect on the desired response and consciously choosing intentions can lead to more intentional actions. This practice can be applied in various situations, from high-stress or irritating moments to everyday interactions. By creating space for intentional choices and actions, individuals can develop self-awareness, regulate their responses, and enhance their overall performance in different aspects of life.
Will Greenberg is a strength and conditioning/performance development coach, currently with the Buffalo Bills. Over the last 15 years, through diverse experiences in various sports, he has gained expertise in cultivating environments that allow athletes and teams to thrive.
In this awesome conversation, we talk about the power of compounding good training, treating every event like a rep, balancing tension and relaxation, leveraging scarce training resources, and growing elite cultures. We dig into what excellence looks like for a highly-resourced intact team focused on peak performance, and it's seriously cool.
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