Building a strength and conditioning program takes time. Coach Martin is in no rush, but rather approaches the task with humility and excitement.
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Grouping Athletes – Leaders In The Weight Room
Coach Mike Winkler breaks down grouping athletes in the weight room. By spreading out different types of leaders, he is sowing the seeds to success.
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Show Up Early, Not On Time
When most coaches say ‘be on time,’ they really mean show up early. Coaches want athletes ready to go, not rushing in at the last minute. See why.
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# 53 – Weight Belts
To wear a weight belt, to not wear a weight belt, that is the question! Check out this podcast before you race to grab the weight belts.
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# 52 – Team Training – School Spotlight: North Attleboro
A historically good football program took a hit when athletes started picking personal training over team training. See how they refocused this off-season.
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Ian Bonner – Spotlight From The Flivver Flash
PLT4M team member Ian Bonner spends his free time doing what he loves – coaching. Check out the impact Ian is making in the weight room at his alma mater.
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Episode 51 – Power Training – What, Why & How?
What ingredients does it take to develop power for your athletes? Check out this podcast for the SIMPLE recipe to balancing strength and speed.
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App Ed Review
‘Your Go-To Source for Physical Education.’ App Ed Review recently evaluated PLT4M and you can check out the full analysis here.
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Episode 50 – Intro to S&C feat. Trent Clausen
Every student takes Intro to S&C their freshman year at Conestoga High School (NE). Check out how Trent Clausen approaches teaching the class.
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Weight Training – Student-Athletes’ Perspective
Athletes from the Kingsford Flivver football team talk with their coach, Josh VanDusen, about their experiences in the weight room and using PLT4M.
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Starting Somewhere – Growing Weight Room Attendance
Getting consistent weight room turnout at any high school is no simple task. Coach Justin Shaffer knows for long term success you have to start somewhere.
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Chalk Talk – Episode 49 – The “Squat” – What, Why & How?
The squat is one of the most talked about movements in S+C…and for good reason! We break down teaching and progressing the squat with your athletes!
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