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The best strength coach I ever had...
In college, I lifted like a maniac and destroyed all of the schools strength records. At 230 pounds I ran the fastest 40 on the football team - 4.34 (the coaches made me run it 4 times to make sure that is wasn't a mistake!) This was my freshman year and the strength coach at the time was an ex-power lifter. He designed programs the same way that my uncle did. Heavy squats, dead lifts, bench press and cleans were the pillars of our football training progam. He knew more about speed development than my uncle, so we did a lot of jumping, bounding and sprinting up stair cases, but as far as sprint training went… that was it. I was the strongest and fastest I had ever been.
The worst strength coach I ever had...
The following year, our university hired a new strength and conditioning coach. This guy was about 150 pounds 'soaking wet' and had a doctorate in exercise physiology. The first thing that our new "strength" coach did, was to add an arsenal of fancy new exercises with yoga balls, rubber bands and wobble boards. We trained a ton of ‘speed technique with cones and latters’. The biggest change he had made to our program was that he reduced the amount of weight that we were lifting… for safety reasons.
That was the first season that I ever got injured.
As I got "smarter", I got weaker!
Question:
Have you ever felt like there is way too much information on strength & conditioning, and that you don’t even know where to begin? Well, that was me.
After graduation, I studied exercise physiology in college and met much of the same type of ‘educated’ students and coaches teaching tons of fancy new ball and band exercises - so called stabilization and core stuff. Because they were all "smarter than me", I figured they knew what they were doing…so I went along with it.
After grad school I interned at a gym with some guys that were the experts in this 'core training'. They “taught” me everything!! Now, I was smart too.
I've amassed a huge library on ‘functional training’, I've taken several courses all over the country and even began training athletes with these new techniques. Long story short, my athletes were not getting stronger and they were not getting faster… although they could stand on a yoga ball and juggle pink, plastic coated dumbbells at the same time! - All in the name of being on the "cutting edge."
I almost gave up hope.
Needless to say, I was pretty upset and discouraged about the whole sports performance and football training profession - I was almost ready to give up. As a last ditch effort to recover my passion, I spoke with my uncle about the methods he used to transform me into a high school super-star. After our long talk about what it takes to become a championship athlete - and several months of re-researching in a new direction..
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Here are a few things that I discovered.
Most of the new and cutting edge sports and fitness training 'guru's' are great marketers! They understand that in order to sell tickets to their seminars and sell their books - they must devise new and exciting techniques for you to get excited about.
Also, because they must appeal to the parents of young children, who want to see their 'little tigers' doing speed and agility drills that seem safe and fun they spend your time and hard earned money teaching you fancy foot tricks that don't make athletes any faster!
Myth #1:
Athletes can get faster by improving sprint mechanics and speed drills...
Let's face it - athletes today are plain-old weak!
More often than not, parents walk into my gym and demand that I teach their son or daughter to get faster. This is all well and good, but when I simply ask Junior (who is 6'1 - 205lbs) to perform a bodyweight squat and he can't do it without rounding his low back and keeping his chest up - I have to tell mom that it cant be done!
The foundation for football training and all sports movements - including sprinting, is a solid, unshakeable foundation of STRENGTH (and flexibility). Not only must you be strong enough to move your own bodyweight, you've got to be able to do it with other athletes learching themselves at you... and you had better be able to do it quickly!
Also, Relative Body Strength is the single most important quality to develop for increased power and speed. What this means in a nut shell is that the athlete that can move his own bodyweight with the greatest ease will generally be the faster athlete.
Teaching sprint technique drills speed drills to a weak athlete - is a waste of time!
As far as technique is concerned.. think about this. If you are a running back carrying the ball towards the end zone with 12, 200+ lb. behemoths trying to rip your head off, are you thinking:
A) Keep my elbows "tight" and hands loose.
B) Reach with my heel forwards and pull back against the turf.
C) Grunt!... Ugh, *pant* *pant*... arggg! CRASH!!!
"Get stronger, and the rest will follow!" - This doesn't mean that we don't speed train, it simply means that we begin with the foundations of speed and build from there.
Myth #2:
It is important to build an aerobic base of conditioning before intense weight training.
Aerobic training for an anaerobic sport makes as much sense as playing the piano to become a better singer. This is an "apples and oranges" situation. Unfortunately, regardless of all the literature suggesting that running a mile or even a 300 yard shuttle, for that matter - has very little impact on a football players ability to perform his sport, many coaches still include these events in their football training program and even test their athletes with them.
Football is an anaerobic sport and must be trained as such. If this weren't the case, then Lance Armstrong would be trying out for the Atlanta Falcons next season.
A more productive alternative to jogging or cycling a couple of miles would be to perform multiple anaerobic activities with short rest intervals over a prolonged period of time. For example, performing a GPP (general physical preparedness) workout that consists of bodyweight calisthenics (jumping jacks, bodyweight squats, squat thrusts, etc.), movement skills (power skipping, side shuffling, back pedaling, etc.) and mobility drills, is far superior to linear, slow, long-distance running.
By performing exercises that challenge an athlete’s relative body strength
, balance and coordination in a continuous fashion, we’re able to improve their endurance without the loss in muscle mass,
and speed that’s associated with the slow distance method. In fact with my football training program it is not unusual to have athletes gain 20-30 lbs of mass and have improved endurance!!
Myth #3:
"Functional Training" with physio balls, rubber bands and wobble boards will make your athletes stronger.
I don't know about you, but I would like to coach a team of STRONG, Massive and Explosive athletes. The bottom line is that this is only achievable when they are lifting heavy weights, eating a ton of food and sprinting / jumping often.
Athletes can not get STRONG, Massive and Explosive using what has been termed as "Functional Training."
***Please don't make the same mistake that I did, and waste your time and money learning training systems that are suited for old ladies and circus performers. There are many savvy marketers out there disguised as "Strength Coaches" that are tricking coaches and athletes into believing that their techniques will prevent injuries and produce results - this is simply untrue. Also, several of them have fancy tools, toys and machines for sale... remember that I received a college scholarship by training with a few weight plates and 1 barbell in my parents basement.
So-called "functional training" has it's place - but is isn't your weight room.
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Here is just a few sample principles that we use to produce All-Star Performers:
1) All athletes must perform Max Effort Upper and Lower Exercises weekly.
This means that exercises like the Dead Lift, Squats and Bench Press must be
heavy enough that it can only be lifted a maximum of 3-5 times.2) All athletes must perform "Jump-Speed" training every week.
This means that building Absolute Strength is only one part of the equation. Athletes must be able to transfer their newly-build strength into explosive POWER. To do this athletes must use exercises like Box Jumps, Speed Squats, Bounding and Vertical Jumping.3) All athletes must perform "Speed-Flex" training every day.
Being big, strong and powerful is not worth your weight in beans if you are tight and slow. Most high school and college football players spend most of their days seated in a classroom or on a couch. This leads to chronically tight hip flexors, glutes and pec minor. We use a simple 3 step formula that eliminates the most common causes of immobility.4) All athletes must perform Body Building techniques to build MASS.
I'm sure you've heard the saying "Athletes should not train like bodybuilders." Well, I completely disagree. We all know that bodybuilders are the most massive of all athletes, although they are tight and slow. But if done properly, the techniques used buy these mass monsters can be quite productive for young, skinny athletes. The truth is "You can't flex bone!" If you are skinny or weak and lack real muscle mass you MUST use some form or bodybuilding in your program.5) All athletes must condition using "Work Capacity" or GPP circuits.
Like I mentioned earlier, football is an anaerobic sport. Conditioning for these athletes must emulate the type of energy demands that will be placed on them during a game-like situation. Short-Hard bursts of energy followed by a rest interval. If you still have your athletes running miles and training like a marathoner, then you'll get what your asking for - a team of kids that look more like Nicole Richie than Richie Anderson (ex- NY Jet).6) **BONUS** Secret Principle - Use Russian Conjugated Periodization
Here is an example of the often used "Traditional Western" form of periodization used by most football and strength coaches in the USA.
===5-weeks of 'Conditioning' followed by
===5-weeks of 'Strength Training' followed by
===5-weeks of 'Power Training' followed by
===5-weeks of 'Sports Specific' training.
With "Conjugated" periodization we train ALL energy systems and strength qualities AT THE SAME TIME. This make the most sense because when you leave one phase for another you lose the strength / energy system qualities from the preceding phase. Also many high school football players are multi-sport athletes and need to be STRONG, CONDITIONED & FAST - all year round! This form of periodization is a no-brainer but often over looked or ignored in most football training programs.Alright, I can hear you now...
"Elliott, this is all great information, but I need
A Football Training System That I Can
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When I saw the incredible results that were archived with athletes that use a system like this, I knew that I had to condense all of this knowledge and jam it into a step-by-step system for athletes and coaches to use immediately. A virtual "Strength Coach In-A-Box" kit.
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Introducing:
Elliott Hulse's Football Strength System:
Get Stronger, Get Faster, Play Harder.
Here's just a small sample of what you'll learn when you order your copy of Elliott Hulse's Football Strength System
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-Why there's so much conflicting advice on Strength & Speed training for football and how you can save money by learning to instantly recognize hidden marketing hype, false advertising, phony programs, equipment and B.S. -Why 95% of all football strength training programs fail... and the exact, detailed steps you must take for your team to be in the successful 5% (and stay there!) -Why most mass gaining diets don’t work for the typical high school and college athlete and simple steps you can take to ensure that your athletes are eating for strength and size EVERY DAY. -A revolutionary new approach to weight training and speed programming that will break through any muscle building, strength or speed plateau – and why your current program my be making your athletes weaker and fatter! -How to program your teams ATTITUDE & INTENSITY to create a D1 weight room atmosphere in even the smallest school. -The #1 reason why most football coaches can not take control of their teams weight training programs and produce consistent results year after year. -Over 100 pictures and descriptions of exercises and how to coach them effectively. -What the supplements are complete baloney and how to keep your athletes focused on the foundations of nutrition. -The only 3 supplements that I recommend your athletes use for maximum size, speed and strength production. -A simple method to create a "farm team" of younger athletes that will already be strong, fast and intense once they reach your program. -The secret method that you can teach your young athletes that will get their testosterone and growth hormone to sky rocket - naturally! -The #1 most effective way to get your athletes FOCUSED and PUMPED up for practice and weight training... after spending 8 hours in the class room. -Over 10 brand-spankin’ new 'Strong Man' exercises that will skyrocket your team towards being the best conditioned team in the conference. -How the foods that your players eat effect their thoughts, behavior and their results on the field. -An intriguing look at Olympic Weightlifting, Power lifting, Bodybuilding and Sports Specific Training and which one produces the best results. -What 99% of strength coaches do not understand about stretching – this one section could save your team from unnecessary injuries and pain. -Learn the ONLY way prevent shoulder and neck injuries and it starts with this little known technique. -Why you'll never get the whole truth about health supplements and training routines from magazines and internet sites. -Ancient secrets for allowing your body to recover from strenuous workouts quickly. -Why athletes who don't sleep are generally fatter, slower and weaker and how to ensure that your athletes are getting enough sleep every night. -Avoid unnecessary injuries and surgeries with corrective stretches and exercises. -The truth about cardio and why it will make your team skinny and weak. -Everything you ever wanted to know about in-season training parameters vs. off-season training. -The psychology of strength training success... Follow this "secret mental mastery formula" and you'll be adding booster rockets to your teams success, on and off of the football field or weight room. And believe me... this is just the tip of the iceberg. Elliott Hulse's Football Strength System is so much more than just a 'football training program'- it's a complete system for sure-fire success - possibly the most comprehensive training program ever developed! No hype, no B.S., no gimmicks - just the FACTS you need to know for your team to start winning championships - NOW! |
So, What Exactly Is Involved In My
"Football Strength System" Program?
If you are serious about starting a Strength & Speed Training Culture in your program, My Football Strength System is packed with information you cannot afford to be without.
Many coaches and athletes spend billions of dollars each year on worthless training advice, supplements and gym equipment. What's something of real value worth? If you really you want to stop wasting money and start getting real results from your training, then this information is an absolute must.
Football Strength System is a step-by-step course that incorporates all of the proven weight-training, nutritional and planning techniques I have used to build incredible athletes quickly.
The complete system brings together 4 important elements that are crucial to your success, and integrates them into one easy-to-follow football training program:
Component #1 — Weight Training
These workouts consist of compound exercises that stimulate the largest amount of muscle fibers — this will bring about the most muscle growth in the least amount of time possible.
We also use a "Conjugated" form of periodization. This allows athletes to avoid burn-out, boredom and the often inevitable plateau. This superior system of periodization also ensures that multi-sport athletes continue to make progress all year long.
There is also a 3-week beginner phase for those new to weight training. So whether you're a newbie or an experienced trainer, it doesn't matter... I got you covered!
Component #2 — Speed Training & Conditioning
As you know, building large muscles and mass is useless if you become big and slow. We use a system consisting of daily plyometric and speed training.
Conditioning, in the old-school sense of the word - is dead! I will show you the best and fastest way to condition your athletes without the typical muscle wasting response of long, boring cardio treks.
This component also takes into account the critical subject of flexibility. I will teach you a "Dynamic Flexibility" routine that you will use to make your athletes faster and less injury prone.
Component #3 — Diet & Supplements
As you know, diet is the key to this or any muscle-gain and performance program. My diets manipulate your body's own hormones to bring about incredible physical transformations.
Each of my pre-set muscle-mass diets are designed to be easy to implement for busy high school and college athletes.
I do NOT use supplements just for the sake of using supplements. I only use them if they can help me achieve my goal.
For example, only use MRPs to help get your required calories and protein intake for the day. If you can do it with real food, then that's just as good. The greatest benefit of MRP is convenience.
The only supplements I recommend are those that have worked for me, and that either 1) make following your diet easier or 2) help improve your body's ability to build muscle.
Component #4 — Planning & Implementation
This is the final element, and the one that no one seems to be paying much attention to these days. How can you expect to get to your destination of you don't have a route planned out?
In the "Getting Started" section of my program, I take you "by the hand," step-by-step, in the creation of your strength and conditioning program and even show you how to turn your top athletes into your best strength coaches!
Look at it this way: it's like having your own strength coach (me!) right there, beside you, showing you exactly how it's done and what works best for you and your team. You're never left scratching your head.
"OK Elliott , But What EXACTLY
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Based on these components, I've put together a complete package to get you started on the road to gaining mass, strength and speed, quickly and guide you along the way.
The entire Football Strength System program includes:
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