Post by GCTIGERS57 on May 5, 2005 11:39:57 GMT
Coaches,
What do you do when the basketball and baseball coaches are frowning on our athletes getting stronger in the weight-room? I share many athletes with the baseball and basketball program, and I have never seen these coaches step foot in the weight-room. I have a good idea that they are pressuring them to stay away from the weights. I have talked to these guys and I know they are telling me what I want to hear - but the reality is that they feel like the kids will not be able to throw a ball or shoot a basket if they lift. I am knowledgeable in my sport about what lifting can do for an athlete, but what information can I do get these coaches to realize that the weight-room will enhance their performance - regardless of the sport?
What do you do when the basketball and baseball coaches are frowning on our athletes getting stronger in the weight-room? I share many athletes with the baseball and basketball program, and I have never seen these coaches step foot in the weight-room. I have a good idea that they are pressuring them to stay away from the weights. I have talked to these guys and I know they are telling me what I want to hear - but the reality is that they feel like the kids will not be able to throw a ball or shoot a basket if they lift. I am knowledgeable in my sport about what lifting can do for an athlete, but what information can I do get these coaches to realize that the weight-room will enhance their performance - regardless of the sport?