search for mastery
"Do you have any advice on where a guy, an "Every Day Joe", like myself can get good information on training for athletic performance? High School\Junior College football\track and field (primarily throwing\ = or under 400m) events?"
Good Question.
Athletic Performance is tricky and yes we are back to the whole "expert" debate. My repsonse is not an answer but more questions in return as we have a lot of people thinking they know what the truth is.
Time- It takes years and years period. Those that think they are bright can't beat father time ever. Some guy fresh from college may be ahead of the curve from reading but again many are just as hungry and have done it longer. Also the starting point must be with solid programs. Your first 5 years don't count no matter who your mentor is. Becoming an expert for one year is not the same as doing it at a high level for a decade. Information at that level is far more impressive. I am 30 years old and it will take another 5 years in this field to become an expert.
Environment- Money or business models decreases results. You are the guru and charge $100 dollars a workout great. You are worth it as you should be paid the big bucks. But remember the total contact time with the athlete will be very little. 2-3 hours a week is just cookie cutter. Not year round? Burger King training.
The key is getting enough time and being smart with training size. The more advanced athlete in year 4 is just being lead by a few key points day to day. A neophyte needs more one on one so coaching ratios change. I work with some kids 18 hours a week. A lot more DEPTH and information comes from that. True I must work another job but my total hours worked isn't insane. In fact I can't get enough. If you work with someone for an hour every 3-4 days what is that doing? What are you stressing? Effective and efficient are not the same. Nothing wrong with making a buck but I would rather have the software for a jet fighter than computers for a Kia. It's not the same.
Talent- Those that are bright have an advantage but I still think passion trumps it. For example someone may have the gift of the brains but guys like me just want to know the truth! This means constant searching for mastery.
Coaches- Those that work with the same athletes for time as well as some "pit stop" training periods are the coaches that have the information. Good research and good seminars will work. My own network is composed on the best guys that are in the know and not pop stars.
So I suggest one get good books and DVDs by championship productions and attend workshops and seminars by those that stay in the trenches.
A foundation of physics, anatomy, exercise phys, sport training theory, and good coaching make great performance guys. Track and field, gymnastics, swimming, soccer, and handball are excellent starts.
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