Rapid Running

The WHY?

The recent post about drop-in accelerations gave me much more WHY when using them.

I've used them as part of my ACCELERATION preparation after my Altis Short Sprints Course.

But, yesterday I added the WHY & it added important context for these young, inexperienced athletes.

The WHY we spoke about was how this works on steps 3, 4, 5+ without having to generate the same FORCE & PROJECTION needed from a standing start.

The WHY is very important.

Congratulations:

I'm very pleased for this DETERMINED, TALENTED & HARDWORKING young player, being selected for the England u18s training squad after a difficult year.

I'm certain this is only just the start of her rugby journey & I feel privileged to be a small part of it.

Very well Done Maria.

Breaking Rules:

This try yesterday was superb and IMO much better than one scored last week and shared all over social media.

There is so much SPEED & MOVEMENT to admire but my favourite is this picture where he steps off the "WRONG" foot.

steps off his left leg to move sharply to his right. Usually it's easier to use the right foot (to exert force outside COM) to step to the left.

What I love most is how he lifts his left arm to counter balance that DYNAMIC but UNSTABLE position.

Without lifting his left arm I'm certain he would've fallen over.

This skill isn't acquired through coaching. It's his movement ability and body awareness that probably comes from lots of unstructured PLAY as a kid.

👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

Are you COACHING?

ANYONE can do the following:

* Time runs
* Tell people to run 5 x 300m
* Set up drills

IMO COACHING is TEACHING

If you're not challenging an athlete/player's understanding and knowledge of what they're doing then you're not COACHING.

You might be timing or setting up practice but it's not the same.

Be CONTRARY:

"What if I do the OPPOSITE of everyone else?"

This audiobook was an excellent reminder that It's important to constantly ask WHY.

Just because EVERYONE is doing it doesn't mean it's the best way.

- Run on your toes.......
- 90° locked arms........
- Go to ground.............
- Run straight...............

EVERYONE = AVERAGE

Don't be AVERAGE.

Rugby Speed Course:

Only 2 Spaces left!

Monday 4th April

1:30 - 4:30pm

CHARITY LAUNCH - 12th April 2022

- Middle Distance Group

As Head Coach of
Juniors I am very excited to be starting a Middle distance training group this Summer.

Please join us for this FUN launch event on the 12th April where we will be raising money for the charity.

Easter Rugby Speed course:

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UNIQUE SKILLS:

EVERY athlete/player is UNIQUE in how they solve problems.

* Don't try to coach it out of them.
* Don't coach clones.

Instead, try to understand how they can find their own solutions.

The Coaching skill is trying to do this within a framework that allows them to be successful.

No point allowing someone to do something that will HINDER performance!

Transfer: Teaching - Coaching

Privileged to share my thoughts on my own journey from TEACHER to COACH with from .

IMO they are the same thing.

My aim is to INSPIRE young (& old) people to strive to be the best version of themselves.

Simple.

But finding out what MOTIVATES individuals isn't!



https://altis.world/articles/coaching-chat-1-coaching-developing-athletes-lessons-from-the-classroom-field-track/