ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Progression: A powerful training heuristic
In this episode of the Real Coaching Podcast, Joel Filliol, an international coach based in the UK and Spain, dives into the concept of progression as a training heuristic. Reflecting on the lessons from his substack article 'Don't Be a January Champion,' he discusses the importance of timing and avoiding the common pitfall of too much intensity too soon. Joel emphasizes building a robust database of experiences to create valuable knowledge that can be applied across various contexts. He also explains the benefits of progressive training sessions that gradually increase in intensity, enhancing athletes' ability to manage their perceived exertion and build long-term consistency. The episode further explores managing training loads over multi-year cycles and addresses strategies for working with younger athletes. To wrap up, Joel answers listener questions on topics like mixed team relay strategies and overcoming performance plateaus. The discussion underscores that consistency trumps intensity and the need for a long-term perspective in athlete development.
00:00 Introduction to the Real Coaching Podcast
00:02 Reflecting on the 'Don't Be a January Champion' article
00:56 The Importance of Timing in Athlete Performance
01:35 Learning from Top Athletes and Coaching Wisdom
02:52 Using Progression as a Training Heuristic
03:42 Managing Training Intensity and Consistency
05:12 The Concept of Progression in Training
06:35 Day-to-Day Variation and Athlete Self-Management
12:02 Seasonal and Multi-Year Progression Strategies
21:12 Q&A: Mixed Team Relay and Athlete Development
30:33 Q&A: Working with Under 16 Athletes
37:26 Q&A: Overcoming Performance Plateaus
41:42 Q&A: Optimal Training Intensity
45:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Substack article: Progression: A powerful training heuristic
Substack article: Don't be a January Champion
