When I think about the hierarchy of training it's 1.) Coach -...
Fred Duncan@Fred__Duncan
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Sep 24, 2025
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When I think about the hierarchy of training it's
1.) Coach - Athlete relationship
2.) Structure of Training
3.) Exercise Selection
We spend way too much time focused on 3. Training is not about throwing shit at the wall and seeing what sticks. It's about careful and
1.) Coach - Athlete relationship
2.) Structure of Training
3.) Exercise Selection
We spend way too much time focused on 3. Training is not about throwing shit at the wall and seeing what sticks. It's about careful and
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purposeful sequencing of means to ensure sustained and continued progress.
In my opinion, the best way to learn this is by coaching someone for an extended period of time (10+ years).
In my opinion, the best way to learn this is by coaching someone for an extended period of time (10+ years).
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Can you keep making progress year over year?
How do you manage the plateaus?
How do you navigate injuries?
How does your program evolve with the athlete?
Do you learn from your mistakes?
Part of what makes coaching so difficult is the uncertainty. Progress isn't linear and no
How do you manage the plateaus?
How do you navigate injuries?
How does your program evolve with the athlete?
Do you learn from your mistakes?
Part of what makes coaching so difficult is the uncertainty. Progress isn't linear and no
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two athletes will adapt or respond in the same manner.
Be willing to compromise.
If you want a system that walks you through exactly how to program, with detailed explanations, warm-ups, resisted sprint progressions, plyometrics, strength programming, and conditioning built
Be willing to compromise.
If you want a system that walks you through exactly how to program, with detailed explanations, warm-ups, resisted sprint progressions, plyometrics, strength programming, and conditioning built
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around speed, grab Speed Kills. It’s my most complete breakdown of speed development and comes with an 8-week program to put it into practice.
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