SPP - The Final Episode
Elitefts Sports Performance Podcast
Mark Watts is The Director of Education at elitefts™ and the NSCA Ohio State Director. He also serves as an adjunct professor in the College of Professional and Applied Studies at Urbana University. He has a Masters Degree in Exercise Science & Health Promotion from California University of PA and a Masters Degree in Elementary Education from Clarion University of PA. Watts has worked with athletes in over 20 different sports at the Division I, II & III levels for over 15 years as a strength & conditioning coach at places such as Denison University, The United States Military...
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Elitefts SPP: Bob Alejo Interview
Elitefts Sports Performance Podcast
Bob Alejo ...
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Elitefts SPP: Joe Hashey Interview
Elitefts Sports Performance Podcast
Joe Hashey ...
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Elitefts SPP: Fred Eaves Interview
Elitefts Sports Performance Podcast
Fred Eaves ...
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Elitefts SPP Mark McLaughlin Interview
Elitefts Sports Performance Podcast
Mark McLaughlin ...
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Elitefts SPP: Chris Doyle Interview
Elitefts Sports Performance Podcast
Chris Doyle ...
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Elitefts SPP: Evan Marcus Interview
Elitefts Sports Performance Podcast
Evan Marcus ...
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Elitefts SPP: Tobias Jacobi Interview
Elitefts Sports Performance Podcast
Tobias Jacobi ...
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Elitefts SPP - Mike Boyle Interview
Elitefts Sports Performance Podcast
Mike Boyle ...
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Elitefts SPP: Ted Perlak Interview
Elitefts Sports Performance Podcast
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info_outlineAshley Jones
Team Elitefts Columnist
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Author, Rugby Strength Coach
Topic Covered in this Podcast
1. How Ashley got started in the profession
2. Minimum requirements for raining athletes: Overseas vs the States
3. Misconception about Rugby training; Rugby vs Rugby League vs American Football
4. Programming considerations for Rugby
5. Assessments for Rugby Players
6. Differences between in-season and off season training for Rugby
7. Setting up the game week in-season
8. Developing a system for workload based on the individual
9. Similarities to NFL Coaching Philosophies
10. Technical vs tactical vs Physical preparation
11. Monitoring Conditioning and speed work
12. A more creative way to implement conditioning
13. Top-ups to address biomotor qualities
14. Strength Training for Rugby eBook
15. Advice for young coaches
16. Future plans and how to reach Ashley
The Ashley Jones File
Ashley Jones, MS, CSCS, is a rugby strength and conditioning coach who has worked with the elite of the game. Jones has been employed by the Crusaders (Super XV competition), New Zealand All Blacks, and the Australian Wallabies rugby teams over the last decade. He has worked in the sports physical performance conditioning and fitness industries since 1978 and has worked in various professional sports across three countries.
- Biography & photo courtesy of nsca.com
Articles by Ashley Jones
http://articles.elitefts.com/author/ashley-jones/
Buy "Engineering Physical Performance: Strength Training for Rugby: A Neural, Mechanical & Metabolic Approach Here:
http://www.flexcart.com/members/elitefts/default.asp?m=PD&cid=370&pid=6364
About the Book:
-New from International Strength and Conditioning Coach Ashley Jones.
-Ash shares his thoughts and specific training modalities in a raw cut to the tin information packed bible.
-No flashy graphics in this book, it is all about the information and the athletes.
-With 89 A4 pages this e-book allows Ash to share much of his world class experience and hands on insights into over 35 years at the coal face of strength training.
-Many of the world’s best rugby players have trained under Ash’s careful tuition including the All Blacks, Crusaders and Wallabies.
-An absolute must read for strength and conditioning professionals working in rugby.