Functional Movement Diagnostics in Sports:
A Foundational Advantage to Elevating Athletic Performance
Understanding and optimizing an athlete's functional movement is not just beneficial – it's essential.
The implementation of Functional Movement Diagnostics in sports offers coaches a powerful tool to enhance athlete performance and prevent injuries.
If you've ever heard Elon Musk talk about 'first principles', coaching at the functional movement level is the equivalent of first principles in sport (at least in reference to movement potential).
It is an investigation of the fail-points and limitations of an athlete, and the art and effort of rebuilding a better athlete from addressing those weaknesses.
If you aspire to be a talent-making coach or an unlimited athlete, this is ground zero. This is the bottom rung of the ladder. Master this and you have the makings of a GOAT.
It is an investigation of the fail-points and limitations of an athlete, and the art and effort of rebuilding a better athlete from addressing those weaknesses.
A common first principle error in sports: "They aren't talented enough to do that." or "I'm not talented enough to do that."
Over two thousand years ago, Aristotle defined a first principle as “the first basis from which a thing is known.”
First principles thinking is a fancy way of saying “think like a scientist.” Scientists don't assume anything.
First principle coaches don't assume they know what an athlete's potential is... and they don't assume and athlete is incapable of acquiring a specific skill.
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Functional Diagnostic in Sport. Courtesy: Don Saladino
Incorporate performance analysis into regular training sessions. Use data to set realistic, measurable goals to athletes. This helps in getting them engaged and directly empowered in improving their athletic potential.
There are solutions to make this possible without upending your practice.
Note: This isn't meant to be an ad, but if you are wondering what GOAT's value is, watch the video above (or parts of it). It is not a GOAT video. It shows the value of functional evaluations. Recommended: the first couple minutes to get a gist of it and again at 9:30 mark for results.
If you're serious about developing athletes at any level, it's worth the couple minutes...
GOAT does not promise any medical value or output, but it evaluates the body in a similar way to this video and provides suggested AI generated exercises. GOAT allows your athletes access to elite technology at your facility, without needing an expert in technology or biomechanics (it's all automated).It's easy to use, much faster than the setup in the video. An athlete can even lead themselves through the evaluation.
GOAT does not promise any medical value or output, but it evaluates the body in a similar way to this video and provides suggested AI generated exercises. GOAT allows your athletes access to elite technology at your facility, without needing an expert in technology or biomechanics (it's all automated).It's easy to use, much faster than the setup in the video. An athlete can even lead themselves through the evaluation.
Call +1 918-214-3905 or click the link HERE. GOAT is lightyears faster and easier than the tech in the video. Watch below.
Personalized Training Regimens
Every athlete is unique, and so should be their training program.
Customized training can be more complex compared to traditional, one-size-fits-all methods, but the benefits are substantial.
Getting to the weaknesses of each individual athletes' body then rebuilding them by fixing those weaknesses upgrades any athlete's raw potential.
That can only be done through personalized, focused curriculum.
Develop training programs that address these individual needs. This not only improves performance but also keeps athletes motivated and engaged.
Their improvements will surprise you.
What a Coach Needs to Know:Take time to understand each athlete's strengths, weaknesses, and personal goals. Listen. Observe. Use technology to double-check your beliefs (doctors do). Create a personalized experience for each athlete.
Take time to understand each athlete's strengths, weaknesses, and personal goals. Listen. Observe. Use technology to double-check your beliefs (doctors do). Create a personalized experience for each athlete.
No time for personalized solutions?
What a Coach Needs to Know:
Create a balanced, functional athlete, then...
Ensure training sessions include mental, physical, and technical elements.
Create a balanced, functional athlete, then...
Ensure training sessions include mental, physical, and technical elements.
Making Sports Talent Accessible for Everyone Is GOAT's Mission.
This didn't start out as a promotion for GOAT tech - at all. But, as the article unfolded, the benefit displayed in the first video was so directly comparative and compelling that we would do you a disservice by not relating the amazing benefit for athletes and showing how GOAT solves the problem of inaccessibility.
In conclusion, the incorporation of Functional Movement Diagnostics in sports coaching offers an innovative path to athlete development.
It's a secret key to super-power any team or training environment.
It's a journey that not only enhances athletic performance but also contributes to the overall well-being and longevity of an athlete's career. By understanding and applying these principles, coaches can unlock new levels of potential in their athletes, paving the way for both individual and team success.
Embarking on a Kinematic Journey with Innovative Technology
As we reach the culmination of our biomechanical exploration, it's clear that the journey is just beginning.
For athletes striving for peak performance, coaches dedicated to refining technique, or enthusiasts captivated by the intricacies of movement, the next step is integrating cutting-edge technology into your quest.
Imagine the possibilities with our new 2-sensor motion analysis system, harnessing the power of AI to revolutionize the way we understand and analyze movement.
This isn't just an advancement in technology; it's an invitation to be at the forefront of biomechanical discovery.
For athletes striving for peak performance, coaches dedicated to refining technique, or enthusiasts captivated by the intricacies of movement, the next step is integrating cutting-edge technology into your quest.
Imagine the possibilities with our new 2-sensor motion analysis system, harnessing the power of AI to revolutionize the way we understand and analyze movement.
This isn't just an advancement in technology; it's an invitation to be at the forefront of biomechanical discovery.
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