Listen "Ep 26 | Zach Walrod: A Deeper Dive Into Physical Education"
Episode Synopsis
In this conversation, Zach Walrod discusses his journey from working with collegiate and professional athletes to transitioning into high school athletics. He shares insights into his passion for cooking, the importance of family time, and the impact of physical education on mental health. Zach elaborates on his role as a strength and conditioning coach, the curriculum changes he has implemented, and the renovations made to the facility to enhance the training experience for students. He emphasizes the significance of measuring success beyond athletic performance and shares his vision for the future of the program. In this conversation, Zach Walrod discusses his experiences and insights as a strength and conditioning coach at Prairie High School. He emphasizes the importance of building a coaching community, the principles of overload in training, and the significance of relationships in education. Zach also shares his thoughts on adapting training for diverse athletes, the need for physical literacy in education, and the unification of training approaches across different sports. He reflects on his personal life, including his summer training programs and parenting experiences, highlighting how these aspects influence his coaching philosophy.Connect with ZachInstagram: @Zach_walrod @prairieperformance Twitter: @Zachwalrod @zachwalrod8814 Stay connected with Keiser:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keiserfitne...Twitter: / keiserfitness \Facebook: / keiserfitness LinkedIn: / verification Keiser Fitness Website: https://www.keiser.com/00:00Cooking as a Passion and Tradition04:22Transitioning to High School Athletics11:46The Role of a Strength and Conditioning Coach16:39Curriculum Changes and Class Structure22:16Facility Renovations and Equipment Upgrades30:41Class Structure and Training Sessions32:06Measuring Success Beyond Athletics37:04Vision for the Future38:23Building a Coaching Community40:24Principles of Overload and Relationships44:20Adapting Training for Diverse Athletes46:13Emphasizing Physical Literacy in Education50:26Summer Training Programs and Personal Life53:29Unification in Strength and Conditioning56:21General vs. Specific Training Approaches58:19Parenting and Coaching: Lessons from Kids
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