Polarized Training Pathway
In collaboration with Dr. Stephen Seiler, the “father of polarized training,” we have curated everything you need to know about the 80/20 training method.
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The Stephen & Siren Seiler Series: Siren Seiler on Bouncing Back from Overtraining and Injury
In part two of our new video series, Dr. Stephen Seiler talks with his daughter about her recovery from overtraining and injury.
The Stephen & Siren Seiler Series: My Daughter’s Long Road Back to Health
We know him as a sports scientist, but he’s also a father and coach. In this eight-part video series, we see Dr. Stephen Seiler in all three roles as he talks candidly with his daughter Siren about her return to training after struggling with an eating disorder and RED-s.
Dr. Iñigo San Millán Special: Developing Young Talent in the Pro Peloton
At age 18, Spanish cyclist Juan Ayuso signed with World Tour team UAE Team Emirates. In this podcast, Dr. San Millán discusses Ayuso’s successful move to the pro peloton and the obstacles facing American junior cyclists.
How to Coach Parents of Young Athletes
It’s the job no one wants, but coaching parents can help young athletes be more successful and committed to the sport.
10 // Coaching Junior Athletes
Young athletes need coaches to know more than just skill and execution of sport. Top coaches share what they’ve learned about developing juniors.
Recent Research on Junior Athletes
We review some of the key findings in recent research on junior athlete development.
What Makes a Successful Junior Athlete? The Research Might Surprise You
We turn to the latest research to sort out fact from fiction when it comes to young athletes competing in endurance sports.
How to Develop Younger Athletes
As head coach of one of the nation’s largest junior cycling teams, Pete Webber shifted his program from selection to athlete development.
The Making of a Triathlon World Champion
What’s the story behind the rise and development of Olympic champion Kristian Blummenfelt—and what can other coaches learn from it? His coach Arild Tveiten shares his insight with Joe Friel.
Learning About the Biopsychosocial Approach to Training
Dr. Michael Crawley and Andy Kirkland join us to talk about what they’ve learned working and training with top Ethiopian runners.
9 // Coaching Endurance Athletes
Endurance coaching can be as rewarding as it is challenging, yet knowing how best to tackle those testing times can help make the success stories all the sweeter. In this latest module, we lift the lid on some of the minutiae of endurance coaching.
How to Attract Athletes to Use Your Coaching Services
Today’s coaches enjoy a greater demand for services and steeper competition for clients. Choose a direction for your business and be patient in getting there.
Building an Inclusive Endurance Community
USA Triathlon’s CEO Victoria Brumfield speaks to the importance of welcoming people from all communities into the endurance sports world.
Dealing with Problematic Athletes
It can be challenging when athletes aren’t compliant or lack motivation, but it can also be a great opportunity for change or growth.
Finding Success as a Coach
Coaching isn’t always easy, but when those moments of success come, the rewards are often deep and meaningful.
Why Your Athletes Need to Know Themselves
Encouraging your athletes to build self-awareness can bring a myriad of benefits, some more obvious than others.
The Power of Finding Your Why
Knowing what energizes you as a coach will cultivate performance. It also creates bandwidth for situations where energy and outcome are not yet dialed.
Who’s Responsible for What in the Coaching Relationship?
Taking ownership of the best practices for performance can help the coach-athlete relationship work at its best. Use this list to troubleshoot your existing client relationships.