CVASPS The Podcast Episode 212- Dana Agar-Newman- The Powers of Variability in Training
Nov 19, 2019
33:40
“The more complex you make it, the harder it is to see what’s going on.”
“If you can minimize the number of variables in your training program it’s easier to see what’s working and what’s not working.”
“We need some from of measurement to hold ourselves accountable, but also to evaluate our programs. Are they effective? Are we screwing up? Its easy to write a program full of fancy exercises to an athlete and the athlete enjoys it and we all assume that they improve.”
“Just because you can do something don’t necessarily do it, because you might need it in an Olympic year. If you’ve used all your bells and whistles and your tools in your tool belt and that athlete starts to plateau in that Olympic year, well, what do you do next?”
This episode of The Podcast is brought to you by Exxentric, the makers of the kBox and kPulley. Exxentric is the world leader in fly wheel training technology providing multiple pieces to fit your budget and needs to better serve your athletes. North American customers looking for more info should contact Andreas at andreas.ahlstrom@exxentric.com or 503-739-1391. All others, or to learn more about the kBox, kPulley and flywheel training, please go to their website at: https://exxentric.com/.
Today we are joined by Dana Agar-Newman to discuss the role of variability in training athletes. After a brief intro Dana jumps right into what drove him to look more at what the role of variability is in training, including where it could be leading to more harm then good. This includes how they evaluated these athletes to make sure their was consistent progress. This includes how he has transferred this philosophy to divers, and how it will impact their taper to build confidence. He then discusses the gas pedal and break that their weekly testing was and how this kept them on task as they progress their training. He then shares with us his thoughts on holding back some “tools” to make sure you have the ability to improve later as well. We finish off discussing where the idea of “four week blocks” came from, and why the idea of long term planning may not be the best way to go.
We are hoping to provide the best possible content for strength coaches with each of our shows. If feel this could provide value for anyone else in the strength and conditioning field please feel free to share
Enjoy the content? Then you should check out The Strength Coach Network!
We built The Strength Coach Network to provide you three ways become the best practitioner possible. First, each month we add a new lecture from one of the best practitioners in the world to help keep you and your staff up to date with what the best of the best are doing with their athletes RIGHT NOW! Secondly, the forum provides you a new avenue to connect with practitioners around the world to find a unique point of view from coaches all over the world when it comes to career advice, training ideas, or any aspect of our lives in coaching. Finally, you get exclusive discounts on all products CVASPS related, INCLUDING your seat at The Seminar! When you add those three in with our library of over 100 sensational lectures, including all of those from The Central Virginia Sport Performance Seminar, you have found your one stop shop for continuing education for you and your staff. Make sure you hop over today and get your first 48 hours for only $1 by using the link here: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/cvasps/
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“If you can minimize the number of variables in your training program it’s easier to see what’s working and what’s not working.”
“We need some from of measurement to hold ourselves accountable, but also to evaluate our programs. Are they effective? Are we screwing up? Its easy to write a program full of fancy exercises to an athlete and the athlete enjoys it and we all assume that they improve.”
“Just because you can do something don’t necessarily do it, because you might need it in an Olympic year. If you’ve used all your bells and whistles and your tools in your tool belt and that athlete starts to plateau in that Olympic year, well, what do you do next?”
This episode of The Podcast is brought to you by Exxentric, the makers of the kBox and kPulley. Exxentric is the world leader in fly wheel training technology providing multiple pieces to fit your budget and needs to better serve your athletes. North American customers looking for more info should contact Andreas at andreas.ahlstrom@exxentric.com or 503-739-1391. All others, or to learn more about the kBox, kPulley and flywheel training, please go to their website at: https://exxentric.com/.
Today we are joined by Dana Agar-Newman to discuss the role of variability in training athletes. After a brief intro Dana jumps right into what drove him to look more at what the role of variability is in training, including where it could be leading to more harm then good. This includes how they evaluated these athletes to make sure their was consistent progress. This includes how he has transferred this philosophy to divers, and how it will impact their taper to build confidence. He then discusses the gas pedal and break that their weekly testing was and how this kept them on task as they progress their training. He then shares with us his thoughts on holding back some “tools” to make sure you have the ability to improve later as well. We finish off discussing where the idea of “four week blocks” came from, and why the idea of long term planning may not be the best way to go.
We are hoping to provide the best possible content for strength coaches with each of our shows. If feel this could provide value for anyone else in the strength and conditioning field please feel free to share
Enjoy the content? Then you should check out The Strength Coach Network!
We built The Strength Coach Network to provide you three ways become the best practitioner possible. First, each month we add a new lecture from one of the best practitioners in the world to help keep you and your staff up to date with what the best of the best are doing with their athletes RIGHT NOW! Secondly, the forum provides you a new avenue to connect with practitioners around the world to find a unique point of view from coaches all over the world when it comes to career advice, training ideas, or any aspect of our lives in coaching. Finally, you get exclusive discounts on all products CVASPS related, INCLUDING your seat at The Seminar! When you add those three in with our library of over 100 sensational lectures, including all of those from The Central Virginia Sport Performance Seminar, you have found your one stop shop for continuing education for you and your staff. Make sure you hop over today and get your first 48 hours for only $1 by using the link here: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/cvasps/
#StrengthCoach, #StrengthAndConditioningCoach, #Podcast, #LearningAtLunch, #TheSeminar, #SportsTraining, #PhysicalPreparation, #TheManual, #SportTraining,
#SportPerformance, #HumanPerformance, #StrengthTraining, #SpeedTraining, #Training, #Coach, #Performance, #Sport, #HighPerformance, #VBT, #VelocityBasedTraining, #TriphasicTraining, #Plyometrics