Thoughts, Trends and Patterns in High Performance Sport Settings by Dan Pfaff

Description

In this lecture, Dan Pfaff provides an overview of his opinion on the trends that he has observed in strength and conditioning settings. Dan begins by clarifying the need for communication in high performance settings in order to clearly define key performance indicators and ensure that everyone is working collaboratively with the athlete’s best interest in mind. He builds upon these concepts by explaining the importance of exploring important, but often overlooked questions related to programming, monitoring, logistics, and accountability. He concludes the lecture by laying out the 4 major drivers of injury and challenges the listener to critically think through the big rocks of the return to play strategy.

Learning Objectives

• Discuss the benefits of becoming a better listener.
• Explain the benefits of holding formal and informal debriefs. When should each take place?
• What are the different factors to consider when you are planning your program?
• Explain why it is beneficial to have everyone on the sport management team working horizontally as opposed to operating in their own silos.
• Identify the 4 key drivers of injury?
• Discuss whether a performance staff of elite athletes should be aiming for athlete development or management.
• Explain why focusing solely on muscle systems during return to play is a flawed plan.

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