pro·gram
ˈprōˌgram,-grəm/
noun
noun: programme; plural noun: programmes; noun: program; plural noun: programs
1. a planned series of future events, items, or performances.
2. a plan of action to accomplish a specified end.
3. a plan or schedule of activities, procedures, etc., to be followed.
verb
verb: program; 3rd person present: programs; past tense: programmed; past participle: programmed; gerund or present participle: programming; past tense: programed; past participle: programed; gerund or present participle: programing
1. arrange according to a plan or schedule.“we learn how to program our own lives consciously”
Is your Team a PROGRAM or is it a series of loosely related events?
If you THINK you have a program- how tight is it?
As I spend an increasing amount of time in other peoples gyms I am impressed by the planning of some and concerned over the lack of planning by others. I am a firm believer that you need to have a plan to serve as a map for your program. With out it you do not really have any idea of where you are going or what is next.
Early in my career as a coach I was given the advice that to be successful I needed to use the 6 P’s of COACHING (Thank you Kip Reed and Don Tonry)
Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance
Using the same alliteration Here the the 6 P’s of Essential Training.
Progression – It is a building process where each step is dependent on the step before. Learn it RIGHT the first time
Practical – Get training and preparation done within the context of the time, personnel and facilities available.
Personal – The training must fit the individual; one size does not fit all. Above all make the training yours, own it.
Practice – This is where the rubber meets the road; it is where the plan is put into action on a daily basis. Without purposeful directed practice it is impossible to improve.
Planning – Be proactive, planning allows you to bring the future into the present so you can do something about it.Successful coaches have a daily detailed plan for their journey with built in landmarks to frequently assess their progress to goals.
and above all
Patience – It takes time to grow as an athlete and as a coach. Allow for adaptation and growth. It just takes time.
Patience
