The Importance of Deceleration, Landing, and Force Absorption with Matthew Ibrahim

Aug 24, 2020

In this engaging discussion, Matthew Ibrahim, co-owner of TD Athletes Edge and a PhD student, shares insights on the critical roles of deceleration and force absorption in preventing lower body injuries in sports. He emphasizes the need for effective coaching communication and the potential of social media as an educational platform. Geralyn Coopersmith discusses empowering trainers through the Functional Movement System to enhance program effectiveness. Together, they highlight the importance of targeted training for knee health and mastering communication in strength coaching.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Navigating Coaching, Communication, and Community Transition

03:59 • 2min

Adapting Gym Operations During COVID-19

06:02 • 19min

Creating an Engaging Online Training Experience

24:58 • 6min

Empowering Effective Onboarding in Strength Coaching

30:57 • 6min

Enhancing Trainer Programming through FMS Frameworks

37:25 • 7min

Understanding the Importance of Lower Limb Musculature in Athletic Performance

44:24 • 2min

Enhancing Knee Health through Targeted Exercises

46:27 • 27min

Mastering Effective Communication

01:13:10 • 25min

Embracing Authenticity in Strength and Conditioning

01:37:57 • 2min

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Highlights of Episode 293

BodyByBoyleOnline.com "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment

Matthew Ibrahim, Co-Owner, Director of Strength & Conditioning and Internship Coordinator at TD Athletes Edge in Boston

We spoke about:

Defining deceleration, landing and force absorption
Incidence of lower body injuries in sports as a sign for change pithing 5 key body areas
Are we forgetting isolated work?
The power of language and communication in coaching
Using Social Media as an educational platform

The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle
We spoke about:

The current situation at MBSC
New marketing ideas for the gym
the intern situation for summer and fall
"Corona Theatre"
Contrast Training

The Functional Movement Systems Segment

Geralyn Coopersmith finishes her 3-part series on "What to expect when implementing an FMS based approach at your facility." Today she talks about "Empowering your trainers to fully engage with an FMS based approach"

TrainHeroic "Data Driven Coaching Segment"

Luke Summers the CEO from the Power Athlete, is on to talk some best practices for creating an experience in online training.

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