by emily huebner | Jul 29, 2013 | Intern, Uncategorized
Since the beginning of this internship Sarah has stressed that we need to be proficient in movement more than the actual sport. We are not becoming a coach of any particular sport, rather a “movement specialist” among all sports. Understanding the mechanics of each...
by emily huebner | Jul 22, 2013 | Blog, Intern
As a strength coach it is very important to have an understanding of each of the movements being utilized in your programming. More importantly, though, is being able to perform these movements while coaching as athletes will follow by example. Also, being able to...
by emily huebner | Jul 2, 2013 | Blog, Intern
A simple air squat had been coined as one of the best exercises prescribed for athletes due to the full-body benefits achieved. Squatting to increase lower body strength alone can increase functional mobility, increase bone density, strengthen the core muscles...
by emily huebner | Jun 24, 2013 | Blog, Intern
I have currently been able to work with an athlete who has suffered from a chain of injuries. As we have learned, these injuries can be traced back to one main issue, which was found when analyzing his stance. After bringing the athlete through the FMS and asking him...
by emily huebner | Jun 17, 2013 | Uncategorized
This week Bill Stearns came in to teach us the snatch, one of the most complex Olympic lifts. It was very significant to hear Bill speak because he had previously interned at Northeastern. He was also fortunate enough to work under one of the biggest names in USA...