Pro vs Grassroots Training, Classic Mistakes, "Hybrid Athletes" and more w/ Joel Harries

The Rugby Muscle Podcast

Today's podcast is a chat with fellow Rugby S&C coach Joel Harries.
0:00 Intro
1:28 Joel's background
5:30 Rugby's impact on everyone
9:11 Making mistakes and getting started
14:00 Social media rant
20:00 Biggest difference between amateurs and pros
29:00 Complexity vs Difficulty getting in shape
34:20 Working across the spectrum of "fitness"
36:56 Best split for in-season rugby?
44:45 In-Season vs Off-Season differences
51:10 Tracking key lifts
1:01:14 Tracking too much data
1:07:21 Wrap up
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Have you ever witnessed an amateur rugby player's metamorphosis into a strength and conditioning guru? This time on Rugby Muscle Podcast, we're graced by the presence of Joel Harris from Strength Solution. He pulls back the curtain on his personal evolution within the sport, shedding light on the stark contrasts between professional and grassroots training. His narrative is a gripping one, shaped by his family's deep rugby roots and his unabating quest to enhance training approaches across all levels.
Joel and I get candid about the rigorous discipline required to excel both on the pitch and in life, reflecting on the transformative journey from casual gym-goer to disciplined athlete. We take a critical look at the flood of fitness advice on social media, dissecting how the quest for quick fixes and sensationalism can lead many astray. There’s an art to navigating these waters, and we’re here to chart the course, discussing the need for training regimens that honor the individuality of each player’s journey.
Wrapping up our discussion, we delve into the intricacies of programming for rugby fitness, stressing the importance of data in driving coaching decisions and athlete progress. It's not just about lifting heavy; we analyze the nuances of key lifts and how they can be powerful indicators of overall performance enhancement. As we consider off-season training strategies and the vital role of setting measurable goals, we leave no stone unturned, providing listeners with a holistic view of what it takes to reach the pinnacle of rugby strength and conditioning.

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Chapters

1. Strength Coach Discusses Rugby Background (00:00:00)

2. Get Fit and Stay Committed (00:08:31)

3. Navigating Social Media in Fitness (00:12:06)

4. Standards and Accountability in Training (00:20:08)

5. Finding Simplicity in Rugby Fitness (00:29:29)

6. Training Split Management for Rugby (00:33:53)

7. Off-Season Training Priorities and Progress (00:46:08)

8. Analyzing Key Lifts for Rugby Performance (00:52:45)

9. Data-Driven Coaching for Athletes (00:58:10)