In this episode of the CEO Strength Coach podcast, Scott Leech discusses his holistic approach to speed, agility, and conditioning training for football athletes. He emphasizes the importance of long-term development, the structure of summer training programs, and the integration of game-replicating drills. Leech shares insights on maintaining intensity during drills, incorporating contact preparation, and individualizing training for athletes. He also highlights the significance of metrics in evaluating training effectiveness and offers advice for young coaches navigating their careers.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Holistic Training Philosophy
03:03 Summer Training Program Structure
06:04 Gridiron Warrior Drills and Game Replication
09:03 Maintaining Intensity and Competition in Drills
12:10 Incorporating Contact Prep and Physicality
14:59 Individualization in Training Programs
17:41 Metrics and Effectiveness of Training
20:52 Key Drills for On-Field Success
23:44 Advice for Young Coaches and Final Thoughts
Takeaways
The philosophy of training should focus on long-term development.
Summer training programs should be structured to maximize team cohesion.
Gridiron Warrior drills replicate game situations to enhance athlete performance.
Maintaining intensity in drills is crucial for athlete engagement.
Contact prep movements are essential for building resilience and durability.
Individualization in training is necessary to meet athletes' diverse needs.
Metrics like fly 10 times and vertical jumps are key indicators of progress.
2v2 and 1v1 drills enhance decision-making and communication among players.
Young coaches should focus on executing the basics well.
Creating a positive culture is vital for athlete buy-in and success.
Keywords
#strengthtraining, #speedtraining, #agilitydrills, #footballconditioning, holisticcoaching, #athletedevelopment, #summertraining, #coachingphilosophy, #contactpreparation, #performancemetrics