S B Coaches College - Tip of the Month January 2010

This month's tip of the month is a guest blog post from strength and conditioning coach, Sergio Merino. Sergio has been interning for me since August and has really grown as a young professional and really gets what it means to be a strength and conditioning coach. He is still learning about training methodologies and how to coach and get athletes to do what he wants, but really understands that the field is very broad and we have many responsibilities as coaches.

This was a second blog post that I really enjoyed and am sure that all of you will as well.

Now that I've identified the missing factor, some of you out there may be wondering "How can I incorporate this into my program?" and this what part 2 is all about. Anyone can think of an idea but that idea is just that, an idea, until it can be applied.

Remember, "Knowing is not enough, we must apply" - Bruce Lee

Here are a few things you can incorporate into strength programs:

1. Make your athletes accountable

For me, accountability results in discipline. Most often, those without discipline, have no desire to push themselves because they do not hold themselves to a higher standard. When you do not hold yourself to a higher standard, your motivated to stay the same. This is not ideal for athletes. Athletes must be self motivated to improve in all facets of training and life. Tempos as well as 2-3 basic coaching cues are included on my athlete's program as a way of holding them accountable. It is on their sheets so they are expected to follow it.




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