Planned Performance training is a term I like to use instead of periodization. I think it is more descriptive of the whole process.The other day I was talking to someone about what classically is called periodization and it made me realize that in this country we just don?t get it. Yes it is about time and planning, but more importantly it is about timing of the application of the appropriate training stimulus. When you do what you do is the key. In order to have an effective plan and make it work you must know where you are at all times. This requires constant monitoring of training.
Vern Gambetta
Director at Gambetta Sports Training Systems
Vern is the Director of Gambetta Sports Training Systems. He has been the a conditioning coach for several MLS teams as well as the conditioning consultant to the US Men's World Cup Soccer team. Vern is the former Director of Conditioning for the Chicago White Sox and New York Mets. He has lectured and conducted clinics in Canada, Japan, Australia and Europe and has authored six books and over one hundred articles related to coaching and sport performance in a variety of sports. He has a BA in teaching with a coaching minor and an MA in Education with an emphasis in physical education from Stanford University.
Latest posts by Vern Gambetta (see all)
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