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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

JBT: Episode 23 Training Athletes vs Lifters Jerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 23 Training Athletes vs Lifters

The best results are created when you train the athlete first and then move them…

Jason RifeMarch 27, 2018

JBT: Episode 22 Gym Manual Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 22 Gym Manual

If you want your staff to run the gym without you, then you need procedures.…

Jason RifeMarch 27, 2018

JBT: Episode 21 Replicate Yourself Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 21 Replicate Yourself

Replicating yourself can be a long arduous process but it's necessary in order to grow…

Jason RifeMarch 27, 2018

I Graduated College Without Reading a Single Book Coaches Corner

I Graduated College Without Reading a Single Book

I graduated from college and never read a single book.  I'm still not entirely sure…

Jason RifeMarch 26, 2018

JBT: Episode 20 Internships Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 20 Internships

There is a place for all types of internships in a gym, but having one…

Jason RifeMarch 26, 2018

JBT: Episode 19 Giving Feedback to Coaches Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 19 Giving Feedback to Coaches

Providing constructive feedback to your coaching staff is one of the most beneficial things you…

Jason RifeMarch 26, 2018

JBT: Episode 18 Training Camp with Leo Totten Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 18 Training Camp with Leo Totten

In this episode we talk training camp with Leo Totten

Jason RifeMarch 26, 2018

JBT 17: Cater to All Levels Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT 17: Cater to All Levels

Coaching in a format that allows you to cover a broad spectrum of athletes creates…

Jason RifeMarch 26, 2018

JBT: Episode 16 Timeline For Strength Days Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 16 Timeline For Strength Days

Timeline is important for new and experienced coaches. It's the metric that proves your efficiency.

Jason RifeMarch 26, 2018

Welcome to Rife Nutrition Nutrition and Health

Welcome to Rife Nutrition

Welcome to Rife Nutrition Hello! Welcome to my little slice of the interwebs. I’m Jessica,…

Jason RifeMarch 23, 2018

Why I Got a Coach Coaches Corner

Why I Got a Coach

When I was in 8th grade I told my dad that I wanted to play…

Jason RifeMarch 23, 2018

JBT: Episode 15 Academic or Practitioner Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 15 Academic or Practitioner

Being smart isn't much use without practical skills, while any true professional can't spend all…

Jason RifeMarch 23, 2018

JBT: Episode 14 Scaling up the HSPU Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 14 Scaling up the HSPU

Some athletes need to be challenged a bit more based on where their skill sets…

Jason RifeMarch 23, 2018