Michael Boyle's Strengthcoach.com Blog

I hope all is well with you.  Here is an update on What’s Happening at StrengthCoach.com.

We have a lot of great new content:

-We have posted 4 “Teleseminar Tuesdays” interviews (a partnership with SportsRehabExpert.com) that will end next week

– We have a bunch of new videos, including Keir Wenham-Flatt’s 9-part  “Rugby Strength & Conditioning” lectures

– A few articles from me including one that got a lot of internet chatter called “The Balance”

– much more

Latest Articles, Videos, Audio Interviews and Webinars

Video of the Week: Rugby Strength and Conditioning Lectures 

A nine part lecture from Keir Wenham-Flatt on training for rugby.

Part 1-3- http://www.strengthcoach.com/members/Video-of-the-Week-Rugby-Strength-and-Conditioning-Lectures-Parts-13.cfm

Part 4-6- http://www.strengthcoach.com/members/Video-of-the-Week-Rugby-Strength-and-Conditioning-Lectures-Parts-46.cfm

Part 7-9- http://www.strengthcoach.com/members/Video-of-the-Week-Rugby-Strength-and-Conditioning-Lectures.cfm

“The Balance” – http://www.strengthcoach.com/members/The-Balance.cfm 

This article has gotten a lot of people mad with my caution not “to become one of the internet frauds that trolls the Facebook world posting contrarian articles and tossing barbs at those they perceive to be above them to impress those they perceive to be below them.”

 “Working the Floor”- http://www.strengthcoach.com/members/Working-the-Floor.cfm
Various Authors
This is a thread from Business Forum that had advice that blew me away, so I summarized it and put it into an article.

“Be Memorable”- http://www.strengthcoach.com/members/Be-Memorable.cfm
Eric Krause
In life, we are all given certain opportunities that lead us down certain paths.  What we do with those opportunities determines which path we go down and consequently where we end up.

Webinar– “Rolling Patterns: A Macro and Micro Breakdown using SFMA and NKT”

http://www.strengthcoach.com/members/Rolling-Patterns-A-Macro-and-Micro-Breakdown-using-SFMA-and-NKT.cfm

Perry Nickelston and David Weinstock

This webinar will discuss Assessment and breakdown essentials of rolling patterns using Selective Functional Movement Assessment and Neurokinetic Therapy. When to use rolling, what it divulges about your clients movement patterns, and it’s role in motor control sequencing.

“Teleseminar Tuesdays”–
For 5 Tuesdays, (Dec. 11- Jan.8), we will be featuring audio interviews from past SportsRehabExpert.com’s Annual Teleseminars, leading up to this year’s Teleseminar. So far, we have posted:

Greg Roskopf, creator of Muscle Activation Techniques

http://www.strengthcoach.com/members/5-Weeks-of-Teleseminar-Tuesdays-Roskopf-Hruska-Dietz-Sahrmann-and-ToomeyDiMuro-audio-interviews.cfm

Ron Hruska– director of the Postural Restoration Institute

http://www.strengthcoach.com/members/5-Weeks-of-Teleseminar-Tuesdays-Audio-Interviews-with-Roskopf-Hruska-Dietz-Sahrmann-and-ToomeyDiMuro-audio-interviews-This-week-is-Ron-Hruska.cfm

Mark Toomey and John DiMuro– the ‘Clinical HKC’

http://www.strengthcoach.com/members/5-Weeks-of-Teleseminar-Tuesdays-Audio-Interviews-with-Roskopf-Hruska-Dietz-Sahrmann-and-ToomeyDiMuro-audio-interviews-This-week-is-Mark-Toomey-and-John-DiMuro.cfm

Dr. Shirley Sahrmann–  discusses the principles behind Movement System Impairment Syndromes

http://www.strengthcoach.com/members/5-Weeks-of-Teleseminar-Tuesdays-Audio-Interviews-with-Roskopf-Hruska-Dietz-Sahrmann-and-ToomeyDiMuro-audio-interviews-This-week-is-Dr-Shirley-Sahrmann.cfm

We finish up next Tuesday, Jan. 8 with Cal Dietz.

In the Forums

Farmer’s Walks and the Prowler Aren’t Functional   

This thread has gotten a lot more play than I thought it would with Dan Silver, Al Painter, Chris Shah, Brett Jones, Dave Sabo, Charlie Weingroff and myself all getting in on the action.

http://www.strengthcoach.com/members/cfmbb/messages.cfm?threadid=19C91243-F40C-C258-E9821B29AAB74D36&page=1

Max Velocity/Absolute Speed: Has the pendulum swung to far?

As always, any discussion on speed gets some great discussion.

http://www.strengthcoach.com/members/cfmbb/messages.cfm?threadid=1C53DC8B-965F-80EA-4BA54E195F67FFF6

The Strength Coach Podcast

Episode 114 Highlights

Special Segment- Daniel Coyle, author of “The Talent Code” and “The Little Book of Talent” (TheTalentCode.com), is on to talk about using the brain to enhance skill acquisition and learning to coach optimally .

The Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle–

Coach Boyle talks about his article “Training Football Players” and a blog post called “My Daughter’s Ignition”.

Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better-

Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the new catalog, including some new products.

 The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University- Rachel Cosgrove explains “Marketing with GIFT”

The Art of Coaching with Athletes’ Performance- Dennis Logan comes on to talk about “Improving Your Bench” 

Listen Here –http://www.strengthcoachpodcast.typepad.com/

Thanks for logging in and thanks to all of our contributors.

Sincerely,

Michael Boyle

The following came to me a few years ago from my friend Jeff Higuera and I knew I had to share it with our readers. There are many of us who want to be better but, wanting to be better and having a plan for self improvement are two different things. Jeff has a plan and was kind enough to let me share it with you.

Six years ago, I made a commitment to becoming one of the best at what I do. I knew in order to do that I would have to learn the skills and become fundamentally grounded in my Spiritual Life, Personal Life, and Professional Life. There has been nothing that has been more impactful to my career, my family, my relationships, and my finances. Below I share with you my spiritual, personal and professional growth plan:

-Spiritual Development:
-15-30 minutes reading the Bible each day
-Read 1 Spiritual Growth book per month.
-Attend Church each week (I’m not gonna lie, I haven’t been really consistent at this one over the past year)

-Build and/or continue a relationship with a Spiritual Mentor each year
-Record and write down, in a systematic fashion, the most important lessons I’ve learned.

-Personal Development (Leadership/Teamwork/Business): 
-30 minutes every other day reading/reflecting/listening or watching personal development material).
-Read 1 Personal Development book per month.
-One audio lesson per month.
-Build a relationship with at least one highly influential leader each year.
-Record and write down, in a systematic fashion, the most important lessons I’ve learned from the material.

-Professional Development (Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Sports Nutrition, Sports Psychology, Etc.): 
-30 Minutes every other day reading/reflecting/listening or watching professional development material
-Read 1 article per week
-Build a relationship with at least one highly influential leader in the field of fitness each year.
-Watch 1 video per month
-Go to one conference per year
-Record and write down, in a systematic fashion, the most important lessons and concepts I’ve learned from the material.

Ask yourself, what would happen if I lost my job today? What would happen if I were no longer needed on my team? Would my past commitment to preparation and to getting better at what I do leave me fearful about my job security? Or B) Would my preparation and commitment to personal growth leave me fearless and ready to move on to bigger and better things?

Jeff’s success is not an accident. No ones is. One of my favorite coaches, Mike Jarvis, used to say ‘plan your work and work your plan”. I’m sure he stole it somewhere as we all do but, it couldn’t be more true