Strength Coach Chronicles – Delayed Gratification

by Timothy Caron | Aug 26, 2022 | Strength Coach Chronicles

Does every workout need to be really challenging to be effective? This is a really important question from the stance that is prioritizing short term, or first order, over long term, or second order. A common thread is that in order for something to be effective it...

Strength Coach Chronicles – Pre/Post Mortem

by Timothy Caron | Aug 26, 2022 | Strength Coach Chronicles

If you are familiar with goal setting, you should be familiar with the concept of Pre and Post Mortems. The idea adds on top of just setting goals the focal point of understanding constraints and limiting factors to accomplishing something. We are approaching the end...

Strength Coach Chronicles – Grass Is Not Always Greener

by Timothy Caron | Aug 26, 2022 | Strength Coach Chronicles

Let’s be real, everyone right now is looking at potential jobs for next year. Looking at football scoop, checking the forums, speculating on whose out and whose subsequently in. But let’s evaluate the situation first and foremost on the actual ‘health’ of...

Strength Coach Chronicles – Concerning Mentors

by Timothy Caron | Aug 26, 2022 | Strength Coach Chronicles

This is the area I personally struggle with. I get a lot of requests for people coming by seeing my gym, giving them advice, and just general S&C questions. On one hand it is incredibly flattering that someone cares about your perspective. On the other hand it is...

Strength Coach Chronicles – Willingness To Change

by Timothy Caron | Aug 26, 2022 | Strength Coach Chronicles

I personally think it is incredibly sad when I see an S&C Coach who was unwilling to evolve and stayed entrenched with their views on training. This is not a S&C specific thing; antiquated personnel who are unwilling to change to a rapidly changing industry...

Strength Coach Chronicles – Leave the Jersey Better Than you Found it

by Timothy Caron | Aug 26, 2022 | Strength Coach Chronicles

If you have ever read the book, Legacy, you’ll have read a chapter entitled “Leave the Jersey Better Than You Found It.” In that chapter is a poignant line: “plant seeds for trees that you will never see grow.” This is an important chapter to dive into...