Rett Larson

Join Rett Larson, strength coach for the German women's volleyball team and creator of the No Zombies training philosophy, as he redefines warm-ups! Dive into his energetic and engaging approach that promises to elevate athlete performance. Rett discusses why traditional warm-ups need a makeover, showcasing his unique techniques that blend creativity and sport-specific drills. He shares how using playful tools like tennis balls and Nerf footballs can enhance training, making it not just safer, but also fun and performance-enhancing!

In this conversation with Rett Larson, the strength coach for the German women's volleyball team, he shares his exciting transition from coaching diving to volleyball. Rett's 'no zombies' philosophy champions dynamic training, blending fun with serious preparation. He discusses innovative warm-up techniques that engage athletes while enhancing performance. The chat also touches on microdosing strength training to prevent injuries and boost technique without lengthy sessions, creating a vibrant and effective coaching environment.

Rett Larson, strength coach for the German womens national volleyball team, shares his unique approach to warm ups, skill acquisition, and vertical jump training. Topics include play-based training, designing effective warm-up sessions, the benefits and challenges of differential learning, balancing general and specific warm-ups, prioritizing knee health, and the importance of athlete satisfaction and validation of training methods.