Why do we do what we do? We are seen as coaches for most part of the time and there for get the same treatment; the team does well and we are the last people to be congratulated or even noticed but if that same team does poorly; the remarks and questions start with if they were fit enough, strong enough or quick enough? Yes we are seen as coaches but shouldn’t we be seen as the educators (managers and facilitators); the people who teach athletes everyday that talent is not enough anymore, the … [Read more...] about Talent is never enough! – Diederick
Strength Training Articles
Off Season Training Plans
Off Season Training Plans - As another ITM Cup closes with a wonderful record-setting Off Season Training Plans Ashley Jones As another ITM Cup closes with a wonderful record-setting 5th title in a row to the Canterbury team, players, trainers and coaches minds will start turning to prepare for next season. Personally, I believe that a player needs about 2 weeks off physically but 4 to 6 weeks off mentally from the rigours of the game. Whatever time you have you can plan the work around your … [Read more...] about Off Season Training Plans
Strength Training Outline
Ashley Jones Crusaders Head Strength Coach - Super Rugby … [Read more...] about Strength Training Outline
Understanding Steroid Addiction: Why Gym-Goers Are At-Risk
Anabolic steroid abuse isn’t just a problem among athletes going for the gold. An increasing number of male gym-goers are using these performance-enhancing drugs to improve muscle growth, build strength, and feel younger. Sounds like a good deal, right? Unfortunately, while steroids make big promises, they also come with big health risks, including the risk of developing a serious addiction. In this guide to understanding steroid abuse, we’ll discuss what makes this type of addiction so … [Read more...] about Understanding Steroid Addiction: Why Gym-Goers Are At-Risk
THE GOOD AND THE GETTING BETTER. Part 3
He stands looking at the loaded bar. His mindset is positive. His belief and confidence in his ability is focused. “I will lift this” A statement using correct language is made. In front of the bar he stands, making his way to the bar, he places both hands wide on the bar. His hands tighten around the bar. A forward step he takes dipping under the bar and jams his traps as hard as he can into the bar. His position is good, standing up, the bar is lifted off the Monolift and now the load is … [Read more...] about THE GOOD AND THE GETTING BETTER. Part 3
Weightlifters look to maintain medal tradition
Largely unrecognised for much of their careers, New Zealand weightlifters have a tradition of emerging from the background and into the limelight at the Commonwealth Games and in the past have been well represented in the medal count. For the size of the sport – there are less than 100 competitors across the country from secondary school to masters level – and without a strong national coaching base, it packs a powerful punch in the Commonwealth arena. National coach Richard Dryden is the … [Read more...] about Weightlifters look to maintain medal tradition
Summer Boxing Routine
With summer only around the corner in New Zealand, I thought I would pull this great boxing routine out of the archives. Designed by Ashley Jones who at the time was the Crusaders Strength Conditioning Coach. This is a grueling session but what a great way to drop some body fat and get fit for the long hot summer ahead. Enjoy Steve Thompson Boxing Session Warm up 60 seconds each Overs/Unders/Hooks then swap with partner then L jab for 30 secs then R jab for 30 secs then … [Read more...] about Summer Boxing Routine
Variation on a Theme -Overload Variations – Part 1 – Damian Marsh
Introduction In our quest for size strength and power it is easy to stay on the same path, to do what we are familiar with, what we like doing. We all have our “go to” methods which we believe gives us results. However, the body is an amazingly adaptive organism. Sometimes we need to head in a completely different direction compared to our “normal” training. In this context, normal is a relative word. It may be that we need to start straining under the bar with close to maximum poundages for … [Read more...] about Variation on a Theme -Overload Variations – Part 1 – Damian Marsh
Training Foundations – Damian Marsh
To be successful in life requires a set of guidelines that you can turn to. So it is with training. The following is a list that guides the training content that I provide. It can also be seen as foundations for your training, sporting and athletic success. … [Read more...] about Training Foundations – Damian Marsh