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Troubleshooting a Nonresponder: Guidance for the Strength and Conditioning Coach
Benjamin H Gleason1, William G Hornsby2, Dylan G Suarez3
1Department of Kinesiology, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA 71272, USA.
Sports (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 2, 2021
Summary
Athlete performance improvement plateaus due to genetic limits and training complexities. This guide helps strength and conditioning coaches investigate perceived non-responses to training, offering strategies for better athlete outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Strength and Conditioning
Background:
- Athlete performance improvement eventually slows as individuals approach their genetic potential.
- Performance metrics can be temporarily depressed due to physiological and psychosocial factors following intense training.
- Strength and conditioning coaches face challenges in demonstrating athlete progress to sport coaches, risking blame for perceived lack of results.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore potential reasons for athletes' apparent non-responses to training.
- To provide guidance for strength and conditioning coaches in managing and investigating these situations.
- To offer strategies for enhancing coaching effectiveness and athlete development.
Main Methods:
- Review of physiological and psychosocial factors influencing training response.
- Proposal of an investigative process for coaches to analyze athlete performance.
- Discussion of strategies for improving testing methods and athlete behaviors.
Main Results:
- Identified multiple factors beyond the coach's direct control that can affect short-term performance.
- Highlighted the complexity of accurately measuring athlete progress.
- Emphasized the need for realistic expectations and a systematic approach to athlete development.
Conclusions:
- Perceived athlete non-responses to training often stem from a combination of factors, including genetic ceilings and external influences.
- Strength and conditioning coaches require structured methods to investigate performance fluctuations and communicate progress effectively.
- A proactive, investigative approach can help coaches manage expectations and optimize athlete training outcomes.
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