Jeremy Frisch, owner of Achieve Performance Training and former assistant strength and conditioning coach, discusses spotting missing developmental skills, a typical day at Achieve Performance, the importance of tumbling/rolling skills in risk management, monitoring and measuring in his programs, and hiding coaching objectives in engaging activities.
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Shift to Youth Development
Frisch transitioned from college coaching to youth athletic development after recognizing the importance of foundational movement skills.
Working with younger athletes allows for earlier skill development and addresses potential deficiencies before they become ingrained.
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Embrace the Chaos
Let go of rigid, robotic coaching styles when working with children.
Embrace guided exploration and allow kids to discover movement solutions, fostering better development and enjoyment.
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Resourceful Beginnings
Frisch's initial facility had limited space and equipment, forcing him to be resourceful and creative.
This experience expanded his coaching approach beyond traditional weight room settings.
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Jeremy Frisch is the owner and director of Achieve Performance Training in Clinton, Mass. He is the former assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Holy Cross athletic department. While there, he worked directly with the Crusader men's basketball team, in addition to serving as the strength coach for Holy Cross' men's soccer, men's and women's lacrosse, baseball, softball, field hockey, tennis and women's track & field squads. Prior to joining Holy Cross, Frisch served as the sports performance director at Teamworks Sports Center.. He also served as a speed and strength coach for Athletes Edge Sports Training, and did a strength and conditioning internship at Stanford University. Frisch is a 2007 graduate of Worcester State College with a bachelor's degree in health science and physical education. He was a member of the football and track teams during his days at Worcester State and Assumption College.
In this episode Jeremy discusses:
Why spotting missing developmental skills fuelled his choice to leave a collegiate role to work with kids.
A typical day at Achieve Performance in terms of groups, activities and programs.
The importance of tumbling/rolling skills in risk management. His priorities when coaching athletes in different age groups.
What he monitors and measures in his programs. Balancing chaos and safety.
Hiding your coaching objectives in engaging activities.
You can follow Jeremy's work via Instagram: @achieve_performance and Twitter: @jeremyfrisch and via www.achieveperformance.training .
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