Spencer Arnold, head coach of Power and Grace, shares his journey into strength and conditioning and how his faith shapes his coaching philosophy. He emphasizes the importance of community and humility in coaching and highlights the need for coaches to continually learn and adapt. The athlete-coach relationship is pivotal and Spencer talks about the learning that you do as a coach alongside athletes. For those who want insight on programming for high-level athletes, Spencer Arnold discusses the benefits of velocity-based training (VBT) in strength and conditioning. He explains how VBT helps athletes develop force and rapid force development, and how it can be used to progress training over time. Spencer is preparing to coach Jourdan Delacruz in Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

THE GRITTY DETAILS

• Community and humility are essential in coaching and leadership.

• Programming for high-level athletes requires attention to detail and individualization.

• The athlete-coach relationship is crucial in weightlifting, and coaches should focus on developing a partnership with their athletes.

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EPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY

• Episode 16: Athletic Independence

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• Episode 32: Building Community Through Sport

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