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Let’s all Stop fooling Ourselves Coaches Corner

Let’s all Stop fooling Ourselves

I was recently breaking one of my own social media rules and having an online…

Jason RifeApril 10, 2018

Sorry We Had to Take the Second Guy….. Coaches Corner

Sorry We Had to Take the Second Guy…..

When I was commissioned as an officer in the Navy I spent the first four years of…

Jason RifeApril 9, 2018

JBT: Episode 45 Macro Micro Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 45 Macro Micro

Understanding how to manage the overall class while correcting individual faults is a tough skill…

Jason RifeApril 9, 2018

JBT: Episode 44 Bad Day Coaching Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 44 Bad Day Coaching

You have to hone your skill set to the point that only you know when…

Jason RifeApril 9, 2018

JBT: Episode 43 METCON + Strength Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 43 METCON + Strength

You can do a metcon plus a strength portion in your training but as a…

Jason RifeApril 9, 2018

JBT: Episode 42 Athlete Profiles Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 42 Athlete Profiles

You have to know your athletes and how they feel in order to connect with…

Jason RifeApril 9, 2018

JBT: Episode 41 Define your culture Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 41 Define your culture

You have to define the culture that you want in your gym. As your community…

Jason RifeApril 9, 2018

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