Have you ever thought about the BUSINESS SIDE of collegiate strength and conditioning?
For instance, how do you go about hiring high-quality staff?
How do you develop them and ensure they’re growing while under your tutelage?
And how the heck do you decide what to spend money on?
Well lucky for us, today’s guest has experience doing all of this!
Eric Guthrie joined George Washington in 2021 and is responsible for overseeing the sports performance department and working directly with Gymnastics and Lacrosse.
Guthrie came to GW from the University of Illinois at Chicago where he worked as an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach since 2013.
And in this episode, we’re going to break down the business of collegiate strength and conditioning!
You have to turn the dial up and down…you’re not going to go into working with golf at the same intensity as you would with football or baseball.
– Eric Guthrie
10 Quick Takeaways From This Week’s Physical Prep Podcast:
Most great coaches have a strong foundation in anatomy and physiology.
Make it a goal to work more hours and with as many athletes as possible when you’re young.
Hiring should focus on good people FIRST – then skills.
Curiosity and a growth mindset are essential traits for coaches.
Regular assessments, high-quality meetings and good communication enhance the quality of your coaches and overall staff.
Building trust with young coaches takes time and effort.
Exposure to various training methods is crucial for growth.
Make it a goal to understand the context of training principles, and where they originally came from.
Budgeting in collegiate sports requires strategic planning, and you need to know what your overall vision is for your program.
Finding work-life balance is an ongoing challenge for most coaches.
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Mike Robertson hosts the Physical Preparation Podcast, a space dedicated to the intricate craft of building better athletes and more effective coaches. Instead of quick fixes or fads, conversations here focus on the principles and practical details that form the foundation of sustainable performance. Each episode features in-depth discussions with leading experts from the health and fitness world, breaking down complex concepts into actionable strategies. You’ll hear honest explorations of training methodologies, injury prevention, and the nuanced decisions that separate good programs from great ones. This podcast serves as a continual education for anyone serious about understanding the ‘why’ behind physical preparation, whether you’re designing regimens for others or refining your own athletic journey. The dialogue is grounded in real-world application, aiming to sharpen your critical thinking and provide tools that can be implemented immediately. Tune in for a consistently insightful look at how intelligent training philosophy translates into tangible results, fostering a deeper appreciation for the art and science of human performance.
Author: Mike Robertson
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