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Ed Lea discusses the current state of rugby in America, his journey in athletic performance coaching, and the dynamics of performance coaching. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration between coaching staff and the need for a structured approach to strength and conditioning. Ed shares insights on seasonal training strategies, monitoring athlete performance, and adapting training to individual needs.
Timestamps
00:00 The State of Rugby in America
02:57 Ed Lea's Journey in Athletic Performance
06:01 Performance Coaching Dynamics
08:41 Strength and Conditioning in Rugby
14:47 Canary Sessions and Monitoring Performance
28:58 Balancing Family and Training Commitments
29:41 Sprints and Conditioning Strategies
34:56 Preseason Training Approaches
39:35 Adapting Training to Individual Needs
42:47 Managing Congested Schedules
48:53 Player-Centric Training Methods
55:55 Flexibility in Training Schedules
Ed's IG: https://www.instagram.com/edlea87/