Random thoughts on coaching software

I have wrote on this topic couple of months ago (HERE) and I have been spending that time in trying couple of them. Now I would love to provide some general comments and thoughts to both developers and coaches looking into those solutions. Before I even start please consider the following pictureThe point of the picture is that you cannot ever satisfy everybody’s needs, being that the needs of your athletes, customers, friends or what have you. Talking...

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Periodization confusion – Slides from WindSprint 2013

I had a pleasure to be one of the lectures at WindSprint 2013 held in Sundsvall, Sweden. I have finally met French sprint coach Pierre Jean Vazel who I know for years from Charlie Francis forum. Among other presenters were Aki Salo (great presentation on relays), Takanori Suyibiashi (Japanese sprint methods), Roland Lööv (his presentation was on Swedish, so I didn’t understand much). My presentation was probably too meta-physical, but I have tried...

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Player Profiles v1.0

Player Profiles v1.0In November 2012 I have created this Excel workbook to manage testing data or any other statistic one would love to keep track of for individual athlete.  You can find more info in the following links:Finally done – Player and Test Report/DashboardPlayer and Test Report/Dashboard ScreencastThe aim of this workbook is the following:         To manage tests and statistics and provide context for the...

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