Author name: Erik Johnson

When programming effectively for athletes, one of the best approaches is to reverse engineer the demands of the sport and position. This will allow the coach a clearer understanding of what attributes are necessary to make an athlete better, as well as create a roadmap to address the areas that are lacking without getting too

Plyometric training is an essential component to any athlete’s well rounded program, that much should be easy to agree upon. As we get in to the details, where nuance, variability and skill take over, is when lines can be drawn and differences amongst coaches become more concrete. So, let’s see how we can find some

This “Food for Thought” is inspired by the post above from Ben Bruno, an exceptional coach that works with a wide array of clientele, from professional athletes to weight loss clients and everyone else in between. In order to develop your coaching eye, you need to put in the time on the floor, field and/or

The list you’ll see below is by no means exhaustive, however, the attributes mentioned in this post will definitely be found among the truly great coaches in the field. Remember, a great coach has had time and plenty of experience within the field, don’t rush the process and stay authentic. 1. Be Adaptable Being a

Coaching cues, to put it very succinctly, are bits of information used to teach an athlete how to perform a task or skill. A seemingly simple concept that can either make coaching effective when done well, or absolutely implode all progress when done poorly. So, how do we ensure the best possible outcome and can

If you have been a coach or involved in the sports performance world for any length of time, you know the debate around movement screens is one of the hot button topics in the field of sports performance. Many coaches are entrenched on one side of the debate or the other, but the great coaches

When it comes to strength training and rehabilitation, the posterior chain usually gets the most attention, followed by the anterior chain. But do you give much thought to your lateral chain and its role in performance, athleticism and injury reduction potential? The lateral chain is most responsible for controlling frontal plane movements. The lateral chain

Learning to read your athletes in order to try to comprehend the complex nature of maturity, development and emotional states is where real coaches make a difference. We can get all caught up in the latest trends, theories and practices of coaching, but if we aren’t meeting our athletes where they are at, neglect to