“When I won a game as a coach JR, I had a dressing room full of people and over 30 text messages congratulating me, when I lost a game as a coach I had an empty dressing shed and three text messages, all from family.” Dave Furner begins to tell me. I stood there in disbelief and I remember laughing, not because I thought Dave Furner was telling a joke or a yarn but was laughing at the sheer disgust and disbelief of the quote. I have only known Dave Furner personally for a short period, we … [Read more...] about THREE TEXT MESSAGES (A CHAMPIONS EYES) By John Rahme
The Roads to Rome
Everyone is in search of the best program, the best way and in the fastest time. When you begin the quest for strength, you always feel that you need to know more.By Damian Marsh Athletic Performance Coordinator ACT Brumbies Rugby Union, Australia A man was travelling in his car when he came to an intersection not knowing which way to go. Luckily he saw two gentlemen on the corner. “Excuse me” the traveller asked, “Can you point me in the direction of the land of strength?” The men … [Read more...] about The Roads to Rome
Week 17 – Your Workout of the Week
A wee while I ago I tried a workout which I posted, today Luke and I tried the new version with I think good effect, please enjoy: … [Read more...] about Week 17 – Your Workout of the Week
My Top Five (5) Core Exercises for Athletic Performance
Ashley Jones Strength Conditioning Coach Crusaders - Super 14 The Turkish Get Up Lie on the floor, in a supine position (i.e. face up), next to an appropriate size kettlebell/dumbbell. Press the kettlebell/dumbbell vertically- directly above your shoulder. Once in position, keep your elbow locked, wrist straight, and your eyes on the implement. Sit up and bring your foot up the same side as your working arm close to your buttocks. Keeping your eyes on the weight, then push off your foot and come … [Read more...] about My Top Five (5) Core Exercises for Athletic Performance
Week 20 – Your Workout of the Week We call this one B*****D!
We came up with 4 of the hardest 6 minute circuits we could and put them together. we've done it once a fortnight for the last few months. … [Read more...] about Week 20 – Your Workout of the Week We call this one B*****D!
Powerlifting Shoes NZ – Free Freight New Zealand
Getstrength WeightLifting Shoes are in stock now, but be quick only while stocks last. Free Freight New Zealand nationwide. Product Description Colour: Red Sole: 3 mm - Ideal for competitive Deadlifts Getstrength Soft Sole Powerlifting Shoe. Suede leather upper with grip rubber sole. Super comfortable and supportive lifting shoe. Particularly effective for both conventional and sumo deadlifting, with excellent side grip. … [Read more...] about Powerlifting Shoes NZ – Free Freight New Zealand
More Random Ideas and Thoughts … Part 1- Fergus
Some Random Ideas and Thoughts ... from an amateur After reading Ashleys article I figured I'd throw out a few ideas of my own for others to criticise... On a transatlantic flight recently I had some time and started to write down 80 principles or ideas I had as it was dawning on me that I have read thousands of articles, met many great minds, been influenced by great coaches and have lots of principles of my own developed from these guys - but never put any of them on paper. … [Read more...] about More Random Ideas and Thoughts … Part 1- Fergus
Ideas for Off Season Training – Ashley Jones
Author Ashley Jones After 15 off seasons in preparing players for the rigours of professional team sports competition, I would like to suggest a few ideas that may spark ideas for you to optimize the quality and quantity of your program for you and the players entrusted to you. I think that you need to be specific in your creative programming, I would divide the players into three (3) groups, based on there major priority for the upcoming training period: … [Read more...] about Ideas for Off Season Training – Ashley Jones
It is all in the numbers – Ashley Jones
Author Ashley Jones Hey there guys would love your thoughts and ideas on the following, cheers, ash Being a former mathematics teacher, numbers have been a part of my life for a number of years. I do love playing with number patterns, sets and reps, loading, calculations of intensities and volumes have been a constant for over 30 years of my working life. In high school I loved differential calculus. In fact, if I had my time over I would probably do a first degree with a double major in … [Read more...] about It is all in the numbers – Ashley Jones