01/03/2024
I've been training athletes for over 20 years and have learned a few things watching them...
What is the key to success in any Athletic development Training program???
It's not about a new fancy training program because athletes simply need to become amazing at doing the basics...
It's not about training at the best facility because again it doesn't take much equipment to get good at the basics to see results...
It's not about the trainer. As long as the coach teaches good technique and progessions it's all the tools an athlete really needs.
It's not about training harder or getting pushed. More intensity in a training program long term can never be maintained. Either injury, burnout or both will happen.
The key to long term success in any training program is:
CONSISTENCY
Those athletes who show up day after day consistently throughout the year are the ones who see results. They train week after week regardless of what season they are in. These athletes typically have a high level of intrinsic motivation...meaning they have ability to motivate themselves and look past the monotony of training, fatigue soreness etc. They know that every training session regardless of what was accomplished is long term money in the bank.
Want to get good at something? Do it consistently for a long time!