Strong and consistent coaching, attention to detail, and hands-on experience are key points emphasized by Coach Elkin in this enlightening interview. Coach Elkin speaks about being reliable, responsible, and simply out-working the competition. He leaves us with a great takeaway: “Underpromise, overdeliver, and leave it better than when you found it.”

Timestamps:
00:04:45 - How did you get started in strength and conditioning?
00:16:08 – What are some defining moments early in your career that was influential in your development
00:24:15 – You have coached every age group in athletics; what are some similarities and differences that you see?
00:27:30 – How could you stay relevant during the pandemic and not lose clients?
00:34:00 – Have you noticed a difference in age groups, and has it changed over the years?
00:39:00 – At what age do you think it’s appropriate to introduce barbell exercises with young athletes?
00:42:00 – What’s your teaching progression for the clean?
00:45:30 – How do you organize your running program?
00:47:10 – Are your programs individualized for the individual, or are they more sports-specific? 00:55:30 – How many schools in your area of Virginia have dedicated strength and conditioning coaches?
00:58:15 – Do you train the men and women in your facility differently?
01:00:00 – Important lesson for a young strength coach!
01:03:30 – What are some things that you see newcomers in your program lacking in?

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• Connect with Jason Elkin
  • Facebook Link: Elkin Sports Performance
  • Website Link: www.ElkinSportsPerformance.com
  • Instagram Link: @esprichmond
    
    

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