Elitetrack: Sport Training & Conditioning

My journey on the Functional Path began many years ago as a search for secrets, just like any young coach I was looking for that 2% that would give me the edge. After traveling down many one way dead end streets I began to realize that there were no secrets, no one answer. I realized that I must take care of the first 98% in order to be able to do anything with the last 2%. When I discovered the F


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It seems to me that functional path training would be an outstanding program for young or novice athletes who are in the process of developing their arsenal of movement skills. However, I don’t see much benefit in using this type of training with a mature athlete who has already gravitated toward his or her specialized event area. There could possibly be some benefit during general prep or off season.

Yeah. That tends to be the athletes that Vern has worked with over the past couple years. He’s worked with plenty of pro teams (mostly baseball and soccer) and I’m not sure how he’s handled their training.