Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast

Ep. 302: Beyond Sets and Reps – Rethinking Coach Education

Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast

Show Notes

As a follow-up to years of conversations on the podcast, I sit down to reflect on the evolution of coach education — using the recent Power and Strength Summit as a springboard for discussing what it is, why it matters, and how we can do it better.

We explore lessons learned from research and real-world coaching, connecting theory to practice, and moving beyond sets and reps toward a deeper understanding of athlete development.

If you enjoyed this discussion, keep an eye out for future Summits where these conversations continue to grow.

Enjoy.

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