Pacey Performance Podcast Pacey Performance Podcast #87 - Dan Pfaff (Head Coach at ALTIS)
Jun 2, 2016
In this conversation, Dan Pfaff, a veteran track and field coach and Head Jumps Coach at ALTIS, shares insights from his extensive coaching career. He discusses the balance in training for the 400m and addresses athlete fragility through injury history. Dan emphasizes the importance of communication within the athlete-coach-performance staff triad and the role of therapy in training. He also explores coaching philosophies tailored to individual athlete needs, along with how to apply these strategies to team sports.
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Altis Purpose And Niche
- Altis is a private training centre aiming to bridge post-university gaps for athletes.
- Pfaff describes it as a resource for athletes who fall through institutional cracks or need different settings.
Manage The Support Team Intentionally
- Tailor team involvement to athlete experience, resources and past relationships.
- Insist on clear communication and cooperation among stakeholders to avoid compromised preparation.
Four Drivers Of Athlete Health
- View athlete health as the interplay of programming, mechanics, lifestyle and sports medicine.
- The athlete, coach and performance staff form the three-legged stool that shapes injury risk and readiness.
