From Basics to Precision in Coaching Athletes at Every Level

In this episode of the HNL Movement Podcast, Andrew takes a deep dive into the challenges coaches face when working with athletes at different stages of experience. For beginner athletes, the technical aspects of strength and conditioning may be straightforward, but the real challenge lies in communication—how to teach, connect, and help them understand the fundamentals without much reference point. It’s about getting them to embrace the basics and guiding them to move efficiently, which requires patience, creativity, and the ability to simplify complex concepts.

As athletes progress and gain experience, the technical aspects of training become easier to grasp. The challenge then shifts towards refinement—helping athletes improve subtle details in their movement patterns, strength development, and training. For elite athletes, the communication becomes less about basic instruction and more about fine-tuning technique, improving efficiency, and addressing the nuanced aspects of performance. Like working on a high-performance car, it requires a more advanced understanding and a keen eye to get every detail right.

Join Andrew for a compelling conversation on how coaching evolves with the experience of your athletes and how communication and technical expertise shift accordingly. Whether you’re coaching beginners or elite athletes, understanding where they are in their journey allows you to deliver more effective training and maximize their potential. Enjoy the episode!