I'm using these "Coaches Thoughts" blogs as a means of self-reflection and I absolutely recommend that you all do the same in some capacity. Getting your thoughts on paper serves as a phenomenal way to organize your brain and work through concepts in a tangible manner, rather than just...
In part one, we discussed the issues that we are training around. It would be ignorant of me to think that I can fix his hip issues, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t make improvements. Through proper exercise selection, we can teach Dean to engage certain muscles that...
This week, Paul sits down with Nick Gloff, Bodybuilder, Nerd, Head Coach and Owner of Team Gloff.
Paul and Nick discuss:
- Breaking down bodybuilding and embracing details
- The Team Gloff Exercise Library
- How to establish a runway of progression
- Dealing with pain and exercise prescriptions
- Handling...
In this series, I'll review a case study of a past client of mine and how I addressed his string of injuries and returned him to the platform.
Dean has had a recent string of injuries. Essentially, since he competed last May, he hasn’t been able to stay healthy. After years of...
The concept discussed here revolves around the interconnectedness of muscle hypertrophy and strength development. It's described as a self-fulfilling prophecy where larger muscles with more fibers can store more tension and generate greater force. To grow a muscle, it needs progressive overload,...
In this episode, Paul interviews Nat Galloway. Nat is a veteran of the British Military, owner and photographer at Galloway Media, owner of Capable Violent Professionals apparel company and a coach with Master Athletic Performance.
Paul and Nat discuss:
- Nat’s journey from military to...
“You could make them do anything and they would grow.”
“He could jerk off in the corner and get stronger.”
“It doesn’t take a genius to lead a novice to PR’s.”
Coaching young lifters comes with much more responsibility than most...
In this episode, Paul interviews Ethan Grossman, IFBB Pro Men’s Open Bodybuilder, the Co-Founder of Strength Score, a fitness software company and a strength and conditioning coach at Hype Gym in Manhattan, NY.
In this episode, Paul and Ethan discuss:
- Ethan’s path to becoming an...
A common thread amongst high performers - Always seek to be proven wrong!
I've been doing the CCU podcast on and off for about 2 years. At first, it was Tony and I and we'd periodically have interview guest on and then now, I have a new guest every week.
I've had the pleasure of speaking with...
The term “Off-Season” is essentially the period of time between competitions. The off-season is also a period where life takes precedence over lifting. There is more freedom and flexibility. Now, this doesn’t mean that you are not training, or not training hard, it just...
In this episode, Paul interviews Dr Andrew Lock, world-renowned Physiotherapist, speaker and the strength rehab professional to many of the world’s biggest athletes and their coaches. He has created many unique, successful rehabilitation protocols that are recognised globally.
Paul and Dr....
In this new module in the CCU Coaching Foundations, Paul discusses visualization in sports performance, reviews the relevant research and provides examples for implementing strategies with your athletes:
Visualization in sports is a powerful mental technique employed by athletes to enhance...