Cheeky Mid Weeky Cody Hughes - How to Make VBT Simple for Your Athletes
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Dec 30, 2024 Cody Hughes is the Director of Human Performance at Madison Academy and a strength and conditioning coach specializing in Velocity Based Training (VBT). He shares how VBT can transform high school athlete training, emphasizing the importance of feedback in maximizing performance. Cody discusses establishing velocity thresholds for exercises and using technology like the Perch system to promote technique and competition. He also highlights community engagement in developing a winning strength program, underlining the transformational impact of mentorship and proactive leadership.
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Transfer Portal Prioritizes Immediate Fit
- The transfer portal and NIL encourage short-term fits over long-term player development.
- That dynamic reduces incentive for programs to invest in multi-year athlete growth.
Player Chooses Playing Time Over Power Five Offer
- Cody describes a 6'4", 285-pound tackle who chose Tulane over Auburn for immediate playing time and development.
- The Tulane staff pitched playing early, nutrition and strength support, and later transfer opportunities if he excelled.
Use VBT To Drive Effort
- Use velocity feedback to increase athlete effort and create competition in the weight room.
- Give athletes visible, immediate metrics so they push harder set-by-set.