Season 3 Episode 17 - The First Guest

Two Coaches & a Coffee

Summary

In this episode of 'Two Coaches and a Coffee', hosts Jason Weber and Darren discuss the evolving landscape of coaching, the importance of side hustles in the sports community, and the rising trends in sports injuries, particularly focusing on tendon health. They are joined by guest Alec Buttfield, who shares insights on load management in baseball and the challenges of quantifying hidden loads in AFL. The conversation delves into the impact of fatigue on performance and the necessity of embracing chaos in training to better prepare athletes for the unpredictable nature of sports.

Takeaways

• The concept of side hustles is prevalent in the coaching community.
• Injuries are becoming more common, particularly Achilles injuries.
• Tendon health is often overlooked in training regimens.
• Load management is crucial in preventing injuries in sports.
• Hidden loads in AFL are not adequately quantified.
• Fatigue significantly affects athletic performance.
• Embracing chaos in training can lead to better injury prevention.
• Understanding the mechanics of fatigue is essential for coaches.
• Athletes need to be prepared for unpredictable situations in games.
• Effective training requires a balance between control and chaos.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Coaching Dynamics

02:33 The Rise of Side Hustles in Coaching

05:18 Injury Trends in Sports: A Focus on Tendons

07:45 Guest Introduction: Insights from Alec Buttfield

10:42 Load Management in Baseball vs. AFL

13:04 Hidden Loads and Injury Prevention

15:53 Fatigue and Performance: The Hidden Risks

18:41 Embracing Chaos in Training

21:28 Conclusion and Future Discussions

26:57 Two Coaches & a Coffee Intro (1).mp4