Author
Ryan Metzger
Writing for the library, 2022–2024.
Most recent: 6 June 2024 · All contributors
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FreeContinuing Education's Role in Strength & Conditioningopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Ongoing education is vital for strength and conditioning professionals to stay updated with industry advancements and enhance coaching effectiveness.
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FreeWhen to Make Career Moves – Part 2: Full-time and Part-time Coachesopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
For established sport performance coaches, knowing when to make a career move involves a lot of moving parts. Coach Ryan Metzger lays out some tips for making these important decisions.
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FreeWhen to Make Career Moves: Part 1 - GA's and Internsopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Navigating the journey of a strength and conditioning coach in the collegiate world can be overwhelming to say the least. Coach Ryan Metzger gives her tips for young coaches looking to make their first big career move.
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FreeSo You Want to Olympic Lift Your Team Part 5: The Jerkopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
When executed properly, the jerk is a versatile and valuable tool for performance coaches. Coach Ryan Metzger lays out a progression for teaching the jerk and its variations.
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FreeSo You Want to Olympic Lift Your Team: Part 4 - The Power Snatchopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Implementing the Snatch in the team setting can be intimidating for sport performance coaches. Coach Ryan Metzger gives a simple progression to get the most out of teaching the snatch to your team.
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FreeMastering Hang Snatch: Elevate Your Team's Performanceopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Teach your team the hang snatch, a pivotal Olympic lift. Our guide offers a step-by-step approach to the full hang snatch for athletic performance.
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FreeSo You Want to Olympic Lift Your Team Part 2: 6 Steps to Power Cleanopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Teaching athletes to perform Olympic lifts from the floor has been a long debated topic in sport performance. Coach Ryan Metzger describes her 6 step process for teaching the clean from the floor.
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FreeSo You Want to Olympic Lift Your Team: Part 1 - The Hang Cleanopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Teaching the Olympic lifts can be daunting for coaches who have not been exposed to them. Coach Ryan Metzger describes her top-down approach to teaching the clean.
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Free5 Steps to Building a Successful Internship Programopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Learn 5 key steps to create an impactful internship program, from defining your philosophy to offering hands-on learning and building strong relationships.