Want a deeper understanding of a coach's approach to training high performing, professional athletes in the private sector? We've got the right guy. In today’s episode, I speak with Curt Truhe, the Director of Performance for Excel Sports Management. Curt has over 13 years of experience training athletes across multiple professional sports leagues – including NHL, NFL, MLB, PGA, and more. We dig into everything you need to know about developing and working with elite athletes at the highest level. Curt shares his advice for young coaches, the skills & qualities that separate a good coach from a great coach, and foundational measurements he looks out for. Tune in to discover how to ignore the noise and move the needle forward for your athletes.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 My top recommended books & their biggest takeaways.
04:10 What did your path as a young coach in the private sector look like?
08:40 How do you develop elite athletes at Excel Sports Management?
16:50 Which metrics & measurements did you value the most?
22:40 How to test health and performance in athletes.
28:50 The right and the wrong way to use data.
34:05 Where is the pendulum swinging in the performance landscape?
39:15 Advice for young coaches who want to work with professional athletes.
46:05 What qualities do you admire for a coach on your staff?
RESOURCES + LINKS
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Physical Preparations for Ice Hockey: Biological Principles and Practical Solutions
The Gain, Go, and Grow Manual: Programming for High Performance Hockey Players
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