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JBT: Episode 91 Why You Shouldn’t teach Complex Movements Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 91 Why You Shouldn’t teach Complex Movements

Coaching is different than lecturing or presenting. Complex movements are often "over taught" and made…

Jason RifeMay 3, 2018

The Absence of Adversity….. Coaches Corner

The Absence of Adversity…..

For a very long time I believed that adversity was a bad thing. I thought…

Jason RifeMay 2, 2018

JBT: Episode 90 Competitors Shouldn’t be Special Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 90 Competitors Shouldn’t be Special

If you have truly competitive athletes in your gym, they should not be the exception.…

Jason RifeMay 2, 2018

JBT: Episode 89 The Value of Showing Movement Faults Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 89 The Value of Showing Movement Faults

There is value in showing athletes what is "wrong" and "right". Context is important here…

Jason RifeMay 2, 2018

JBT: Episode 88 When to Talk to Your Athletes Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 88 When to Talk to Your Athletes

What we have to say to our athletes is important, particularly when they are under…

Jason RifeMay 2, 2018

JBT: Episode 87 How to Train Pregnant Athletes Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 87 How to Train Pregnant Athletes

Most women can train safely through their pregnancies. As coaches our job is to give…

Jason RifeMay 2, 2018

JBT: Episode 86 How to Stagger Start Your Classes Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 86 How to Stagger Start Your Classes

If you have the problem of too many athletes and not enough equipment or space…

Jason RifeMay 2, 2018

One Day…. Coaches Corner

One Day….

"I'll apply for that job next month, I'll ask that girl/guy out next time I…

Jason RifeMay 1, 2018

JBT: Episode 85 When Coaches Can Go Off Script Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 85 When Coaches Can Go Off Script

Your staff should have some poetic freedom to be themselves when they coach. But that…

Jason RifeMay 1, 2018

JBT: Episode 84 How to Run Your Athlete Intake Program Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 84 How to Run Your Athlete Intake Program

How you bring athletes into the fold of your gym should evolve and change over…

Jason RifeMay 1, 2018

JBT: Episode 83 When to Put Equipment Away Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 83 When to Put Equipment Away

Being the last person working out while everyone else puts their stuff away is never…

Jason RifeMay 1, 2018

JBT: Episode 82 How to Demo When You Aren’t a Good Mover Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 82 How to Demo When You Aren’t a Good Mover

You don't have to be a great mover to be a good coach. You should…

Jason RifeMay 1, 2018

JBT: Episode 81 How to Teach the Double Knee Bend Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 81 How to Teach the Double Knee Bend

Teaching the double knee bend can be tricky. It can also create more technical issues…

Jason RifeMay 1, 2018

What the $%#& Does Balance Mean?? Coaches Corner

What the $%#& Does Balance Mean??

"You need more balance in your life." This is one of my biggest pet peeves,…

Jason RifeApril 30, 2018

JBT: Episode 80 How to Scale Double Unders Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 80 How to Scale Double Unders

When someone doesn't have a particular skill the best means of getting them there is…

Jason RifeApril 30, 2018

JBT: Episode 79 Why You Should Demonstrate Movement Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 79 Why You Should Demonstrate Movement

Demonstration is one of the six criteria that a solid coach is evaluated by. Working…

Jason RifeApril 30, 2018

JBT: Episode 78 How Often Should Your Coaches be Coaching Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 78 How Often Should Your Coaches be Coaching

Coaching is a perishable skill and in order to continue to develop that skill it…

Jason RifeApril 30, 2018

JBT: Episode 77 How to Give a Good Sequence of Commands Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 77 How to Give a Good Sequence of Commands

Keeping everyone on the same page and in sequence requires a clear set of commands.…

Jason RifeApril 30, 2018

JBT: Episode 76 How to Keep Athletes Focused on You Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 76 How to Keep Athletes Focused on You

Keeping athletes engaged and focused on you required environmental awareness and getting to the point.

Jason RifeApril 30, 2018

The Cathedral and the Bazaar Coaches Corner

The Cathedral and the Bazaar

Planner or doer, which one are you? In General Stanley McCrystal's book "Team of Teams"…

Jason RifeApril 20, 2018