The Power of Motivational Interviewing, with Dr. Jeff Breckon
Dr. Jeff Breckon discusses motivational interviewing concepts and techniques to empower coaches to better effect change in their athletes.
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Drawing Ethical Boundaries in the Coach-Athlete Relationship
Dr. Kate Bennett discusses ethical boundaries, dual relationships, and power imbalances that both coaches and athletes should be aware of.
Nerd Lab: Dr. Edward Coyle’s Defining and Controversial Work on Endurance Athletes
Dr. Edward Coyle was a pioneer in figuring out how endurance athletes adapt and defining what attributes—such as efficiency and fuel utilization—are most important to perform at the highest levels.
TrainingPeaks and Fast Talk Laboratories Partner to Offer Free Business of Coaching Courses through TrainingPeaks University
Two free courses show coaches how to start up and scale up their coaching businesses to profitability.
How to Effectively Give and Receive Feedback, with Eric Brunner
We talk with National Cyclocross Champion Eric Brunner about how to best give and receive feedback—not only in sports, but all aspects of life.
How Parents Can Support Their Young Athletes
Understanding the roles you and your child’s coach have in their athletic development can foster a healthy relationship with sports and teach beneficial life skills to take into adulthood.
Best Practices in Endurance Sport
Over a century of training and racing, coaches and athletes have continually experimented with the balance of volume and intensity. Today’s best practices look to maximize both a high volume of training and a small but potent dose of high-intensity work.
The History of Run Training
The timely combination of running facilities and stopwatches gave running a leg up on other endurance sports, inviting more structured training and innovation.
The History of Cycling Training
The early European cycling scene was convinced that more miles and more racing made champions. By the 1980s, a new generation of pros was redefining the goal and the roadmap to get there.
The Evolution of Endurance Training
Coach Joe Friel recounts the relatively short history of endurance sports to identify the athletes and coaches that influenced how we train and race today.
Dr. Seiler Explores the Training of Speedskater Nils van der Poel
Dr. Stephen Seiler interviews two-time Olympic speedskating champion Nils van der Poel and his coach, Johan Röjler.
Why Coaches Need Support, too, with Lee Povey
The modern coach often assumes their job is fundamentally self-sacrificing – the athlete always comes first. We talk about why changing that belief can make for a better coach.
14 // The Future of Endurance Coaching
A panel of endurance sports coaches presents opportunities and threats for the future of coaching.
What Coaches Can Do to Be Relevant in 10 Years
Over his long tenure at CTS, Jim Rutberg has seen the coaching profession evolve amid an ever-growing industry. He identifies best practices for coaches, individually and collectively.
How to Help Athletes Use Social Media to Their Advantage
This comprehensive guide includes tips and conversation starters to help coaches walk their athletes through this digital Wild West.
Case Study: Gender Inclusivity in Coaching
Pro athlete Rach McBride and their coach Mateo Mercur discuss the importance of gender inclusivity when it comes to coaching, and how their relationship has been a source of support and inspiration.
Refining Process & Product for a Thriving Coaching Business
Mike Norton leaned into his love of crunching numbers and applying science to differentiate his coaching services and offer more value for athletes.
Coaching a New Generation of Multisport Athletes
Athletes who want to train and compete in multiple sports require a different approach to training, and to have their expectations managed.