In this conversation, Zach Walrod discusses his journey from working with collegiate and professional athletes to transitioning into high school athletics. He shares insights into his passion for cooking, the importance of family time, and the impact of physical education on mental health. Zach elaborates on his role as a strength and conditioning coach, the curriculum changes he has implemented, and the renovations made to the facility to enhance the training experience for students. He emphasizes the significance of measuring success beyond athletic performance and shares his vision for the future of the program. In this conversation, Zach Walrod discusses his experiences and insights as a strength and conditioning coach at Prairie High School. He emphasizes the importance of building a coaching community, the principles of overload in training, and the significance of relationships in education. Zach also shares his thoughts on adapting training for diverse athletes, the need for physical literacy in education, and the unification of training approaches across different sports. He reflects on his personal life, including his summer training programs and parenting experiences, highlighting how these aspects influence his coaching philosophy.
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Cooking as a Passion and Tradition
04:22
Transitioning to High School Athletics
11:46
The Role of a Strength and Conditioning Coach
16:39
Curriculum Changes and Class Structure
22:16
Facility Renovations and Equipment Upgrades
30:41
Class Structure and Training Sessions
32:06
Measuring Success Beyond Athletics
37:04
Vision for the Future
38:23
Building a Coaching Community
40:24
Principles of Overload and Relationships
44:20
Adapting Training for Diverse Athletes
46:13
Emphasizing Physical Literacy in Education
50:26
Summer Training Programs and Personal Life
53:29
Unification in Strength and Conditioning
56:21
General vs. Specific Training Approaches
58:19
Parenting and Coaching: Lessons from Kids
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