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JBT 39: Coaching Athletes without having athletes Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT 39: Coaching Athletes without having athletes

You don't need to have athletes in order to practice coaching. I've learned a lot…

Jason RifeApril 9, 2018

JBT: Episode 40 Change it, Own it, Explain it Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 40 Change it, Own it, Explain it

When training kids or adults, don't be afraid to change your mind or the workout…

Jason RifeApril 9, 2018

JBT: Episode 38 Training with Intent Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 38 Training with Intent

Training with intent can help you focus and help your avoid making poor training decisions.

Jason RifeApril 9, 2018

“Save Your Stress for Something that Matters…..” Coaches Corner

“Save Your Stress for Something that Matters…..”

After I went through my third academic review board in Supply Corps School (read last week's…

Jason RifeMarch 30, 2018

JBT: Episode 37 Medulla Oblongata? Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 37 Medulla Oblongata?

There are some points during a class that you can use to build community. Understanding…

Jason RifeMarch 30, 2018

JBT: Episode 36 Training with Intent Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 36 Training with Intent

Intent may be the missing link for most athletes. Why they are there and the…

Jason RifeMarch 30, 2018

JBT: Episode 35 The Value of Structure Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 35 The Value of Structure

The value of structure is that it allows for flexibility and provides procedures for others…

Jason RifeMarch 30, 2018

JBT: Episode 34 Using Themes Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 34 Using Themes

Using themes in your lesson plan will help to create a good flow and help…

Jason RifeMarch 30, 2018

JBT: Episode 33 Problems with the Jerk? Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 33 Problems with the Jerk?

Footwork is key to the jerk and all weightlifting movements. Check out some technique coaching…

Jason RifeMarch 30, 2018

JBT: Episode 32 Setting Clear Expectations Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 32 Setting Clear Expectations

If your team doesn't know what the expectations are then it can be hard to…

Jason RifeMarch 29, 2018

JBT: Episode 31 Warm Up for Chippers Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 31 Warm Up for Chippers

Chippers can be time consuming and have the potential to really stretch a lesson plan.…

Jason RifeMarch 29, 2018

I was the 7th dumbest person in my graduating class… Coaches Corner

I was the 7th dumbest person in my graduating class…

Between Prep School, college and my specialty school after I graduated I went to 6…

Jason RifeMarch 29, 2018

JBT: Episode 30 Demo or Talk? Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 30 Demo or Talk?

Most people generally learn best via one sensory component. If we try to utilize multiple…

Jason RifeMarch 29, 2018

JBT: Episode 29 Warm Up for Sprint Days Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 29 Warm Up for Sprint Days

A general guideline for duration of warm up is that is should be inversely proportional…

Jason RifeMarch 29, 2018

JBT: Episode 28 What is a Good Cue? Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 28 What is a Good Cue?

A good cue is based on its result, not its content.

Jason RifeMarch 29, 2018

JBT: Episode 27 How to Positively Use Dead Space Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 27 How to Positively Use Dead Space

Every minute in your class can be used to provide better coaching and a better…

Jason RifeMarch 29, 2018

JBT: Episode 26 Working with Reluctant Athletes Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 26 Working with Reluctant Athletes

Know your athletes so you can understand what motivates them and gets them taking action.

Jason RifeMarch 29, 2018

I Paid a Guy $2500 to Tell Me I Was Lazy Coaches Corner

I Paid a Guy $2500 to Tell Me I Was Lazy

Several years ago I figured out that I needed a business and personal mentor.  As…

Jason RifeMarch 27, 2018

JBT: Episode 25 Give Direction Not Explanation Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 25 Give Direction Not Explanation

Athletes don't need to know what's wrong during a training session. They need to know…

Jason RifeMarch 27, 2018

JBT: Episode 24 How Much are You Cuing Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 24 How Much are You Cuing

A coach's job is to improve movement. That isn't done by cheerleading and encouraging. It…

Jason RifeMarch 27, 2018