Strength Training for Coaches - Softcover

"Strength Training for Coaches" is a giude to setting-up or improving a strength training programme. Written by the president of the "National Strength and Conditioning Association", this book covers everything from from programme administration and strength training guidelines, to designing specific workouts. Author Bruno Pauletto knows that strength training is much more than just "pumping iron." As strength and conditioning coach at the University of Tennessee and a former Olympian, he has seen strength training evolve into a well-planned, systematic process designed to improve total body strength. In "Strength Training for Coaches", Pauletto helps coaches from every level and every sport understand the importance of strength training, how strength training relates to their sport, why some athletes perform better in this part of training, and what to do when athletes are not up to par. There are step-by-step instructions for implementing a strength training programme, including how to maximize space, time, and equipment. Complete with over 250 photographs, this book focuses on all aspects of building a successful strength training programme.