by ashworth.k | Nov 14, 2013 | Blog, Intern, Uncategorized
In our intern education meeting last week we covered linear and lateral movement and acceleration, and various other topics surrounding those concepts, such as running and cutting mechanics. There are those who have devoted their entire lives to the study and...
by ashworth.k | Nov 7, 2013 | Blog, Intern, Uncategorized
Until last week, I thought that I had a relatively solid grasp on the concept of plyometrics, in terms of why they’re utilized and how they’re implemented. The physiological reasoning makes sense to me, and I thought that I understood the appropriate way to integrate...
by michaelpennini | Oct 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
Strength and conditioning, still being a relatively new field (and controversial) will come with challenges, many of which will be faced with the athletics administration. Coming to a resolution and finding common ground is extremely important to the growth and...
by ashworth.k | Oct 17, 2013 | Blog, Intern, Uncategorized
Though we had previously discussed coaching cues during an earlier intern education session, the topic was brought up in a different light this past week. One of the coaches suggested that we look into the differences between internal and external coaching cues. Prior...
by michaelpennini | Oct 16, 2013 | Intern, Uncategorized
This article delivers an introduction of the science of coaching; which verbal cues make for the most effective coaching. I disagree with the author’s opinion that external cueing will always be a better choice than internal cueing and the evidence produced was...
by ashworth.k | Sep 30, 2013 | Blog, Intern
No matter what university or training establishment you work for, there will be variations in coaching philosophies, and because of those differences, there will undoubtedly be differences in the main movements that are emphasized. Each coach or team of coaches have...
by michaelpennini | Sep 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
My experience with Northeastern University’s coaching cues began when I was reading the PPE and FMS testing manuals before my first week. The importance of having an effective and uniform communication within the Strength and conditioning staff and with the...
by michaelpennini | Sep 21, 2013 | Blog, Intern
Northeastern University’s Coaching Philosophy Today at our intern education meeting Dan Boothby Jr. discussed how Northeastern University’s coaching techniques, strategies and philosophy are implemented and the specific process which all of the strength and...
by michaelpennini | Sep 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
The beginning of my first day of the internship program was hectic at first and I felt a little bit out of my element however, after a couple hours got into the rhythm of the testing process and became more comfortable. Being thrown right into the mix of things was...
by ashworth.k | Sep 21, 2013 | Blog, Intern
As you’re provided with new opportunities to learn and progress, your opinion on what you knew prior to the experiences invariably changes. Continual growth and reshaping of your mindset and philosophies is crucial to remaining up to speed within your profession of...