by Chris Morland | Jul 5, 2017 | Coaching Tools, Teaching Tools
By Carol Linden This is the final topic of the communication series as we conclude with the “Science of Yelling.” The response to this series has been positive and I’m grateful for that. In this final topic I’m looking forward to shedding some light...
by Chris Morland | Jun 21, 2017 | Coaching Tools, Teaching Tools
Differences in dealing with male & female athletes By Carol Linden Considering coaches and communication I’d like to answer two questions today: Is there a difference between coaching boys vs coaching girls? How about the whole yelling thing? Differences...
by Sean Cowick | Nov 6, 2016 | Coaching Tools, Teaching Tools, Weightlifting series
The snatch exercise in weightlifting is where the bar is pulled from the floor to an position overhead with elbows locked in one continuous movement. This might seem simple, but it is a very technical movement that creates the more power than any other exercise! The...
by Amer Nahhas | Oct 28, 2016 | Coaching Tools, Teaching Tools, Weightlifting series
Footwork and Flexibility for Weightlifting Footwork and flexibility are key components for superior weightlifting. There are different types of footwork in weightlifting, but for the purposes of this short blog let’s focus on the drop under squat and the split...
by Chris Morland | Oct 13, 2016 | Coaching Tools, Teaching Tools, Weightlifting series
If I shared a weightlifting technique that could significantly increase your clients’ or athletes’ performance over the long-term would you consider it? I learned my weightlifting technique from some solid strength coaches in the profession including Coach...
by Erin Blaser | Oct 5, 2016 | Coaching Tools, Teaching Tools, Weightlifting series
Welcome back to the realm of power cleaning! Power cleans are a very technically advanced lift that can help an athlete gain strength, speed, and coordination. In my last post, I discussed the importance of dynamic flexibility in the setup of the clean, which sets the...
