As any coach does, I tried to leave my judgemental coaching hat at home, but it became apparent very early on that that was going to be virtually impossible. I have to say that over my couple of gym visits, the standard of technique that I observed was appalling.
Now, to a sedentary person, this all sounds like a lot. To others, who class themselves as generally physically active, not a whole pile. But there still is an obesity epidemic in this country that places significant strain on the country’s healthcare resources. Why is that?
Unfortunately, our training is much like a steak. It’s pretty much impossible to undo the damage, once it’s been over-done.
As people seek a simple solution to their nutrition “problem”, they typically look for a type of diet that can be summed up in one concise and easily digestible statement.
The games and drills that are used in training, should be used specifically. That is to say, that they’re programmed with a specific goal in mind.
It can be far more important to know what not to do with your athletes than it is to know what to do, in order to improve their performance.
So, what do you do when that happens? You accept it, deal with it in a healthy way. Take any learnings that can be taken from it and move forward.
Those that genuinely care, will always keep in mind the long-term development of their clients, as well as the long-term impact that they, themselves, can have on them.
The experienced coach may not be certain often, but they will be certain of one thing, and that is, that they know very little for certain.
They say that confidence is key. Whether you’re approaching a member of your desired sex, presenting to an audience, stepping on-stage or taking a penalty in front of thousands of people, it is the single, most desirable and useful trait to possess. Confidence in yourself. Confidence in your ability to execute. Confidence in your ability […]
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