Steven Strobis - Arkansas Track & Field

Coach Strobis, who recently completed his first year with the highly decorated program, dives deep into his philosophy and career path. Topics covered include:

• Sports Science & Athlete Monitoring: Why the Arkansas program prioritizes on-the-track observation over daily reliance on technology (though they utilize Tendo units and force decks in specific training blocks).
• Coaching Philosophy: His use of a master's degree in sport and exercise psychology to identify the root cause of athlete performance issues (physical, mental, emotional, or social).
• Programming: The specialized programming required for the diverse track and field disciplines, including a detailed discussion on Olympic lifts teaching progression (a 4-6 week, low-intensity, high-volume orientation) and his approach to resisted sprints using sleds for technical reinforcement.
• Recovery Protocols: Insights into their state-of-the-art recovery resources and why the team takes a hard stance against icing, preferring to let the natural inflammation process occur.
• Professional Development: Advice for aspiring strength coaches on utilizing diverse skill sets (like graphic design or PowerAI) to stand out, and his recommended resources including the books "It Takes What It Takes" and "Peak," and the podcast "Kentucky Blue."

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