Saw that Missouri (Pat Ivey - Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and Dr. Rick McGuire) hosted a clinic on developing the mental aspects of athlete development. Although I did not attend (hope they have it in the future so will be able to make it), we have used many of the ideas/concepts/resources put out by these two and others. Everyone loves to talk about the mental aspects of training, however I wonder how often we are just giving it lip service. Or do we strategize, research, exchange ideas and work on this component like we would when installing a new play/scheme or new training protocol? I am as guilty as anyone when it comes to this, it often seems very subjective and hard to see the results during off season or summer training.
Below is information we covered on visulization last off season. We used 5 minutes before workout each day to cover several topics. If you would like information on the other topics let me know. Email me a message at coachjburk@sbcglobal.net or send me a message on twitter @coachjburk
I have been a fan of Chad Wesley Smith and his work with Juggernaut training for a some time. This summer we wanted to bring in a speaker to help us prepare for our best Summer training ever. Chad did not dissapoint. He came for a one day seminar this past Saturday and presented on year round training for the football player.
Some key notes and ideas I factored in when writing summer programs include:
look at the player not the game (OL different than DB)
maximum sprints is a great stimulus on the body / give sprints the respect there due
weights follow speed, if you have a great speed session - dont need as much in the weight room
a movement is sports specific if it mimics 2 of the 3 qualities (direction,duration, velocity)
set up your training to be able to take stuff away as season nears
do least amount possible to get greatest results
incorporating medicine ball throws as part of in season training
Juggernaut training is exploding with growth and I highly recommend his manuals and the products/clinics he will soon be coming out with this Fall.
The next day we went to Metroflex gym in Arlington Texas where many elite bodybuilders, strongmen and powerlifters train. 3 of the best in the business - Chad, Josh Bryant and Blaine Sumner were there to train. Some of the strongest guys Ive ever seen (evidence in the video below). Also never seen a human eat as much as Chad - gotta feed the furnace. Josh Bryant did not lift but is highly respected in the strength and conditioning industry and writes programs for elite lifters around the world (http://www.joshstrength.com/).
Much has been written and studied recently regarding the Stick/Draw concept. We have run stick for years and have found that it is a highly efficient play and can be successful at any level versus a multitude of looks. We also have run draw as well as a shovel version of draw. Combining the two only seemed like a great fit. It would minimize reps needed in practice to get work on both concepts in addition to the benefit of every dual/double read play.
After researching information (Montana Tech / OC - Corey Fipps, NZone systems, various info on web (Smart Football, Coach D, Brophy, Huey...) I may have more questions than answers.
Here is some food for thought, would like to know what you have had success with.
Best route for #2 in trips
5 stick (as possible read)
3 speed out (as pre snap read)
short post (to keep from safety crashing down on safety or as a tag)
fast screen (bubble/crawfish) as pre snap uncovered option
Best for F
Draw to trips
Draw away from trips
ability to dictate
Shovel Draw to/away from trips
zone opposite
Best for Single WR:
slant return / spot pull (whats really the difference)
Last weekend I attended the John Godina throws clinic at Rice University. If you coach shot put or discus this is a must attend clinic. It was worth the drive and worth every penny! I have watched a lot of videos and read a lot of articles on the subject, and feel like I learned more in the 8 hours spent listening to Godina. Link to his World Throws Center below http://worldthrowscenter.com/
KETTLEBELL BENCH: would not do this with most high school kids, the kid on the video is our top bencher - not seen on film the other guy it did not work out so well (used 44lb kettlebells) BAND PUSH UPS AND LYING PULL UPS: Got from DeFrancos Extreme video, great video Like to use these as 3rd part of progression 1 - regular push ups 2 - blast strap push ups 3 - band push ups
PLANK ROTATIONS: could probably just as easily use band without the rope, we also progress on these 1 - regular plank 2- plank hip ups 3 - plank rotations 4 - plank rotation with resistance
2 great videos from Defranco and Jim Smith have watched in the past year are Power & Extreme
In the video below - we started to implement some of the concepts during spring break with our throwers, athletes rested about 20 seconds between each movement
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