If you are a physical preparation coach (strength coach, S&C coach, Personal trainer – call it what you want) who is looking to start, build or advance your career, then you are going to have to make a decision. Do you prioritize creating a perception of your competence; or do you prioritize actual competence? There […]
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Irrespective of the motivations that drew you into this industry, there’s a probability that at some point in time you are going to reflect upon the low incomes that constitute most roles in this industry. Put simply this is one of the lower paying ‘professions’. Not totally surprising considering one of the more popular roles […]
On Dec 3 2017 it was 25 years to the day since the first text message (SMS) was successfully sent. [1] [2] The message required a computer. They could be received on a hand set mobile phone, but could not be responded to. Twenty five years ago athletes – pro and amateur – were trained […]
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….what has been in print for over 20 years… The sport specific technique session was coming to a close when I heard my fellow coach refer to a prior knee injury in one of the athlete. Let’s call that athlete Billy. Intrigued, at the conclusion of the session I asked the young athlete: IK: What […]
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And a wake up call to the parents of all the Alice’s and Allan’s of the world I just met Alice. And as a result of that meeting I felt inspired to immediately write on behalf of the ‘Alice’s’ of the world. Alice will never read this article. Our meeting was brief and coincidental. My […]
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Seven factors to reflect upon before picking up another Kettlebell Over time new ways to train are continually introduced, and in many cases these ‘new ways’ include new training devices. In some cases the ‘new device is intended to replace the conventional external loading options, and in some cases they are intended to supplement them. […]
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Coaching in the Fakebook era
/by Ian KingIf you are a physical preparation coach (strength coach, S&C coach, Personal trainer – call it what you want) who is looking to start, build or advance your career, then you are going to have to make a decision. Do you prioritize creating a perception of your competence; or do you prioritize actual competence? There […]
A financial reality check for physical preparation coaches
/by Ian KingIrrespective of the motivations that drew you into this industry, there’s a probability that at some point in time you are going to reflect upon the low incomes that constitute most roles in this industry. Put simply this is one of the lower paying ‘professions’. Not totally surprising considering one of the more popular roles […]
Technology and training
/by Ian KingOn Dec 3 2017 it was 25 years to the day since the first text message (SMS) was successfully sent. [1] [2] The message required a computer. They could be received on a hand set mobile phone, but could not be responded to. Twenty five years ago athletes – pro and amateur – were trained […]
If only they knew….
/by Ian King….what has been in print for over 20 years… The sport specific technique session was coming to a close when I heard my fellow coach refer to a prior knee injury in one of the athlete. Let’s call that athlete Billy. Intrigued, at the conclusion of the session I asked the young athlete: IK: What […]
Ode to Alice
/by Ian KingAnd a wake up call to the parents of all the Alice’s and Allan’s of the world I just met Alice. And as a result of that meeting I felt inspired to immediately write on behalf of the ‘Alice’s’ of the world. Alice will never read this article. Our meeting was brief and coincidental. My […]
Considerations before you pick up a Kettlebell again
/by Ian KingSeven factors to reflect upon before picking up another Kettlebell Over time new ways to train are continually introduced, and in many cases these ‘new ways’ include new training devices. In some cases the ‘new device is intended to replace the conventional external loading options, and in some cases they are intended to supplement them. […]