In today's episode, strength and conditioning coach Nick Garcia discusses his background and influences in strength and conditioning. He shares his philosophy on training and the challenges he faces as a high school coach. Garcia also talks about training a large number of athletes and the importance of mobility work. He explains how he organizes and implements training sessions and the benefits of velocity-based training. Finally, he discusses the influence of Dr. Bondarchuk's work and how it can be applied to field sports.

Nick Garcia discusses the importance of consistency and adaptation in training, as well as the benefits of periodization and training cycles. He also talks about the different training approaches for various track and field events and the importance of choosing the right implements. Additionally, he shares insights on weight room training for throwers, the use of film analysis, and the challenges of indoor track and field. Finally, he recommends books and offers advice for young coaches.

In this episode, Tommy Moffitt and Nick Garcia discuss the importance of developing relationships with mentors and the limitations of relying solely on internet and social media information. They emphasize the need to understand concepts through observation and application, rather than dismissing them based on surface-level information. The conversation also highlights the value of diving deeper into training principles and being open to new ideas. They stress the importance of considering the context in which training methods are applied, particularly in contact sports like football.

Timecodes:
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:05 Influences and Philosophy
06:16 Challenges of Being a High School Coach
08:19 Training a Large Number of Athletes
11:54 Training Young Athletes
13:28 Importance of Mobility Work
16:43 Organizing and Implementing Training Sessions
19:57 Benefits of Velocity-Based Training
25:28 Using Velocity-Based Training for Readiness
33:19 Influence of Dr. Bondarchuk's Work
38:36 Applying Dr. Bondarchuk's Work to Field Sports
39:16 Consistency and Adaptation
41:29 Training for Track and Field
46:45 Periodization and Training Cycles
49:56 Choosing Throwing Implements
52:30 Different Training Approaches for Different Events
57:09 Weight Room Training for Throwers
01:01:04 Using Film Analysis
01:05:37 Indoor Track and Field
01:07:44 Recommended Books
01:09:06 Advice for Young Coaches
01:15:31 Importance of Developing Relationships with Mentors
01:16:22 Understanding Concepts through Observation and Application
01:17:19 Diving Deeper into Training Principles
01:18:28 Consideration of Context in Training
01:19:45 Appreciation for Nick Garcia's Expertise
01:20:04 Takeaways and Conclusion

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• Connect with Coach Moffitt
  • Twitter @TommyMoffitt
  • Instagram @tommymoffitt
• Connect with Nick
  • Twitter Link: @nick_g_garcia
  • Website Link: www.garciaperformance.com
  • Instagram Link: @nick_g_garcia

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