The enduring power and importance of training principles Before maps and compasses, humans would look for guidance when travelling, typically seeking them from stars that were consistent in their visibility. Even in the more modern times, these same stars provide an enduring back-up system to travellers. One can liken training to travelling. The purpose of […]
Introduction When speaking to physical trainers, therapists and other aligned professionals as I travel on the quest to answer the question ‘What is the best way to train?’, I appreciate learning from them. What they think, what they say, and what they do with athletes and clients. This journey has involved the privilege of travelling […]
This weekend, in the rural Victorian (AUS) town of Wonthaggi, athletes will be suiting up, warming up, and putting their best efforts out there in Round 1 of the Australian MX National Championships. In most years this would just be another season start. However, this event is made more significant because it was at this […]
The 2023 Rugby World Cup performance ranked as the Australian ‘Wallabies’ worst performance in the ten World Cups to date in the competition’s relatively short history. Australia failed to advance out of Pool C, winning only two games and finishing 3rd in the pool. The commentary from all levels of rugby, both within and outside […]
Matic Bevar, like many of his colleagues, chose to study sports science at university because of his love of sports. After graduating Matic went to work in a local fitness facility in his rural hometown in Slovenia. Perhaps like many of his colleagues, he was not sure if what he learnt in class totally prepared […]
Born in Aotearoa, the Land of the Long White Cloud (New Zealand), before moving to Australia, Liam started his working life as what is affectionally referred to as a ‘tradie’ (tradesman). Liam’s love of training, especially boxing, drew him to a career change. Liam has spent several years working in boxing gyms, and now runs […]
In a quiet rural cemetery outside of Sulphur Springs, Arkansas, United States, lay the remains of Tommy ‘The Duke Morrison’. Tommy is considered one of the most tragic stories in top-level US boxing. I believe his journey provides a great roadmap for all athletes especially those at the level where fame and fortune come knocking. […]
After graduating from college with a double major in Film and Anthropology, Tom left his home state of Pennsylvania to fulfill a dream of living and working in Los Angeles. Before he knew it he was living the dream, just like Kid Rock’s ‘Tennessee Mountain Top’ song… Palm trees and beautiful hips Man it doesn’t […]
As the 2023 Monster Energy AMX Supercross season unfolded it become increasingly apparent that it was going to be a season remembered for its shocking injury toll. I will specifically focus on the 450cc class, to keep the article as brief as possible. The 250cc class injury list was equal in length to the 450cc […]
The following is an abridged version of The Way of the Physical Preparation Coach. Introduction The content is written for those who seek a higher level of mastery of my approach to physical preparation. Several concepts deserve discussion at this point. I seek not to teach you what to think, but how to think. Therefore, […]