What’s are cornerstones and why should every coach have their own set?
During the past 17 years I’ve condensed my cornerstones of training down to five key elements – if an athlete or team wants to work with me this is what they can expect from my programmes:
Quality – Develop fundamental movement skills that focus on quality of movement before quantity.
Functional – The level of functionality is related to the performance outcome that you are coaching.
Efficient – Develop programmes and training sessions that use the minimum ‘dose’ but deliver the maximum ‘effect’.
Continuity – Planned variations are essential to elicit adaptations, develop programmes with both short and long term aims in mind.
Recovery – Recovery and regeneration is a fundamental component of an integrated performance training programme.
What are your cornerstones?
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Nick Cook
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach/Head Football Coach
CHICAGO CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
We call them the 5 Basic Constructs of Sports Performance
1. Personal Development: Character, Leadership, Nutrition Training
2. Joint Stability: Neck, Shoulder, Core, Hip, Knee, Ankle Stability Training
3. Flexibility: Static, Dynamic, Functional, PNF Flexibility Training
4. Mobility: Speed, Agility, Quickness, Plyometric, Energy System Training
5. Strength: Strength, Power, Maximum Power Training