In order to be an Olympic level coach, you need the right methods to back you up. In this episode, I sit down with the man, the myth, the mad scientist Cal Dietz, Head Olympic Strength Coach of the University of Minnesota. He walks us through his triphasic training method, including the foundational principles he uses to turn on, train, and transfer the system. We unpack the pros and cons of free thinking versus thinking inside the box before deep diving into the physiology behind Cal’s go-to drills & exercises. Tune in for an educational hour unpacking elite tools & methods young strength coaches can rely on to correct patterns, drive results, and increase capacity in their athletes.

HIGHLIGHTS

00:00:00 What is on my reading list?

00:03:25 What are the foundations of triphasic training?

00:10:50 The importance of knowing how to think inside the box.

00:19:25 How to use exercises and patterns to test your programs.

00:27:50 What is the RPR system and how do you use it?

00:33:40 How RPR fixes patterns, even in elite athletes.

00:42:10 What are the three main foundations you address with RPR?

00:46:35 The magic & physiology behind the Olympic goat drill.

00:55:40 How do you use the supramaximal method to drive results?

01:05:05 Understanding the physiology of supramax loading phases.

01:09:00 Methods for fast-twitch capacity sequencing.

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