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Well February and March have seen
XLR8-tors sharpening their skills across the United Kingdom, Europe, South
Africa and the Middle East. Over the last 6 weeks, I have covered over 90,000km
spreading the word and seeing the enthusiasm of sport scientists, trainers,
players, coaches, physiotherapists, teachers and the list goes on. With every
session I walked away learning more, with some great new drills and ideas
coming from the participants. Big thanks!
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For some it was the first time using the great training aids available and for
others it was a chance to refine their skills and bounce ideas around a very
exciting and dynamic learning environment. Thanks for all the constructive
feedback, it is this feedback that will help us to grow and develop these
courses to best suit your needs. One thing that is obvious is willingness for
XLR8® to produce more resources and to keep the education process evolving. We
are on to it!
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Of most consequence to me personally, was the huge diversity is sports, people,
occupations and ages that sort out the program. From their last year in high
school, masters students and to coaches who have been in the game for over 40
years. It really was inspiring to be in a room full of people (in one case for
Glenn, a room of 90) who crave the knowledge to improve. To another degree, it
was brilliant to see amongst the participants, the amount of improvement and
enjoyment that was had during the day. Once shown, people really did take upon
themselves to give it go. That’s all we can ask. Now it’s again over to you to
ask that of your athletes.
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It would seem that we have opened a ‘can
of worms’. But for those who say why bite off more than you can chew… I say
chew ‘faster’! The FASTER concept was
certainly an acronym that was well received:
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F –
First Step Quickness
A – Agility and acceleration
S – Stopping and starting
T – Technique Efficiency
E – Explosive Power
R – Reaction Skills
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Really this is the crux of our message. For everyone out there – speed is not a
birth right! By targeting these principles and becoming more efficient, we all
can become faster!
Thank you for all the fantastic support and the kind hospitality extended by
all the franchises and to those in Pretoria, I don’t apologise for giving you
the heads up that the Hurricanes would come out on top of the Bulls. Hopefully
in times ahead we will also be able to share the XLR8® principles into the
Bulls camp. The XLR8® International website is getting a revamp and it will
include many pictures and comments from the latest tour and upcoming course
information. Be great to hear your thoughts! Till then, all the best and
remember it’s not what you know already but what you wish to know.
Jamie Tout
Coaching Director - XLR8® International |
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