CAPC250 - How to Coach a CrossFit Team

James Fitzgerald was the first man ever to win the CrossFit Games. He went on to build the fitness empire: OPEX. Today James is sharing some very interesting and possibly polarizing opinions and suggestions around what fitness and the fitness industry are doing and what is actually necessary. We encourage you to give this a listen and let your thoughts be challenged.   www.conquerathlete.com  

If you are wondering how to program and progress yourself or your athlete to the Semi-Finals, this podcast is for you. Listen in as Coach Jason, Tommie, and Jared break down this process from the first interaction with your athlete through the training process and into competition. www.conquerathlete.com  

Ensuring that your athlete is making progress is one of the primary goals of any coach. But how do you do that? And how do you do it for multiple types of athletes?  Coach Jay and coach Tommie break down what they do with two very different types of athletes that they work with to  keep them moving towards their goals of being the best athlete for the sport of CrossFit.   https://www.conquerathlete.com/

When it comes to programming for competitive athletes, how much physical stress is too much? Coach Jason and coach Tommie talk about how to navigate this slippery slope in order to get the optimal physical adaptation from an athlete while balancing the mental side of being uncomfortable.   https://www.conquerathlete.com/

When it comes to coaching athletes, there is a significant difference between coaching an individual and a team. Understanding who plays which role on a team, the personal dynamics, and how to be as efficient as possible when navigating a workout together. There is so much that it really does take a different type of coach to be successful with a team than with an individual. Listen in as coach Jay and Tommie discuss these nuances. https://www.conquerathlete.com/

How do you add volume into your training for competitive CrossFit? How long does it take to accomplish this task? And how much is too much Volume? These are questions that are glossed over by far too many coaches, just assuming that more is better. Listen in as coach Jason and Tommie chat about this very important subject surrounding programming for the competitive CrossFit athlete. https://www.conquerathlete.com/

Nicki was a 2023 CrossFit Games team athlete, and is a rising star in the sport for sure. She is just continually making improvements and we are so excited to help her along in that process and watch it all unfold.   https://www.conquerathlete.com/

With the Quarterfinals behind us, and the Semi's ahead, Coach Jay and Tommie are taking a moment to discuss the situation with the number of penalties that have been handed out to top athletes throughout the online video review process of the Quarterfinals. Is it fair? Are their better ways to execute the online qualifyer?   https://www.conquerathlete.com/

Amy Morton has competed twice at the CrossFit Games, once in 2017 as part of a team, and most recently as a Individual Masters Athlete in the 35-39 age division. Listen in as we get to know Amy a bit better.   https://www.conquerathlete.com/

The Quarterfinals are almost a wrap! The teams have gone, and the individuals are up this week. Listen in as Coach Jay and Tommie talk about all things Quarterfinals. AND a bonus conversation at the end of the episode about Mat Fraser and Dave Castro. Enjoy!   https://www.conquerathlete.com/