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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Coaching > Endurance Coaching
Performance Plan for an Aspiring Olympian
Dr. Andy Kirkland outlines what it will take for an aspiring young triathlete to go pro, illuminating a biopsychosocial approach to season planning.
Coach Dr. Andy Kirkland
Andy Kirkland is a Lecturer in sports coaching at the University of Stirling in Scotland. He works with coaches from the grassroots to the highest level of sport on the MSc. Performance Coaching Programme.
Athlete Profile: Masters Cyclist Who Wants to Podium
Coach Trevor Connor reflects on his work with a masters cyclist with big hopes for Nationals. Find out more about her athletic history and lifestyle in the lead-up to the racing season.
Season Plan for Masters Cyclist Who Wants to Podium
Coach Trevor Connor presents the season plan he created for Cynthia, a female masters athlete based in Colorado. Connor’s plan includes the training detail for the final weeks leading up to Nationals.
Coach Connor’s Method to Training Recovery
Recovery is at the heart of training adaptation. Without rest the body can’t rebuild and get stronger. This is why recovery is fundamental to how I coach and a focal point for my athletes.
Block Training Plan for an Elite Cyclist
The principles of block training can be applied across endurance sports, whether the athlete is elite or amateur. The biggest difference is that elite or pro athletes have more time to train.
Coach Trevor Connor
Trevor Connor has over 20 years of experience in bike racing and coaching. His love of cycling led him to work in national performance centers, collegiate cycling, team management, and to write for a major cycling magazine. He has a master’s in exercise bioenergetics and nutrition.
Coach Dean Golich
Dean Golich is Performance Director at Red Bull and Chief of R&D for the Brooklyn Nets. He also serves on the Sports Advisory Council for the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, a multidisciplinary venture that leverages science and expertise to implement meaningful changes for all people.
How to Teach Sport-Specific Movement Patterns
Joe Friel outlines his method for analyzing sport-specific movement patterns. After establishing a hierarchy to the movements, he teaches athletes each subcomponent until mastery is achieved.
How to Teach Sport-Specific Skills
Joe Friel explains his five steps for teaching sport-specific skills to an athlete.
Case Study: How to Teach Open-Water Swim Skills to Triathletes
Over my career, I learned how to teach triathletes to improve their swimming. I found that this method results in a significantly greater improvement in a shorter amount of time.
Joe Friel’s Keynote to USA Cycling: The Art & Craft of Coaching Athletes
Joe Friel presents the themes of his new online learning experience, The Craft of Coaching, during the 2022 USA Cycling Coaching Summit.
USA Cycling Announces Coaching Development and Education Partnership
Jim Miller and Trevor Connor announce a new coaching development and education partnership during the 2022 USA Cycling Coaching Summit.
Jim Miller on The State of USA Cycling Coaching Development and Education
Watch USA Cycling Chief of Sport Performance Jim Miller’s 13-minute presentation on The State of USA Cycling Coaching Development and Education during the 2022 USA Cycling Coaching Summit.
2022 USA Cycling Coaching Summit
Watch recordings of the 2022 USA Cycling Coaching Summit featuring Brendan Quirk, Jim Miller, Trevor Connor, and Joe Friel.
The History of Endurance Sports Coaching with Joe Friel
Legendary coach and endurance sports author Joe Friel sits down with us to discuss the history of coaching and his role in that history, from being one of the first freelance coaches to publishing his ground-breaking book The Cyclist’s Training Bible.
What Makes a Happy Coach?
Joe Friel highlights the 10 most important aspects to becoming a happy coach.
What Makes a Good Coach?
With perspective from over 40 years of coaching experience, Joe Friel shares his detailed list of qualities that make a good coach.