Episode 30: Season 6 Episode 30-Pat Lewis- That Simple
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Pat Lewis discusses his athlete-first coaching approach and the importance of individualized programming in strength and conditioning.
In this episode of the Central Virginia Sport Performance Podcast, we welcome Pat Lewis to the show. We explore Pat’s journey through collegiate strength and conditioning and how his experiences shaped a detail-oriented, athlete-first approach to coaching. The conversation emphasizes the importance of education, communication, and individualized programming in developing stronger, more prepared athletes.Pat shares his philosophy of “figuring it out” as a coaching mindset, highlighting how adaptability and problem-solving help coaches meet athletes where they are. He discusses the value of building programs around athlete history, assessment, and current needs rather than relying on one-size-fits-all methods. The discussion also covers how education can improve athlete ownership of nutrition, hydration, and recovery.The episode also dives into the importance of onboarding new athletes, balancing general and specific training interventions, and using foundational movement principles across a wide range of ability levels. Pat reflects on the role of structural balance, full range of motion, and practical application of Charles Poliquin’s principles in modern program design.The…
More episodes of CVASPS The Podcast
- Episode 32: Season 6 Episode 32- Brian Bingaman- There’s Not a Lot of Old Strength Coaches
- Episode 31: Season 6 Episode 31-Dr. Tommy Otley- The Game Is The Metric
- Episode 29: Season 6 Episode 29-Preston Greene- There’s Not One Magical Program
- Episode 28: Season 6 Episode 28- Zane Scott- Win Every Training Session
- Episode 27: Season 6 Episode 27- Henry Barrera- Frameworks and Filters in Coaching
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