I am about at my wits end with contradictions from coaches.
Examples:
#1- Charlie- think quick at the start. don't worry about trying to be powerful. if it's quick, it will be powerful.
Tellez- think power at the start. try to produce as much force as possible…really drive off the blocks.
#2- Charlie- massage just put your mind in neutral and rub. learn as you go
Recent posts here- don't do any work if you're not sure what you're doing because you may do more harm than good.
#3- The tempo or speed debate. Everyone says work speed but there are a huge number of people that do a dumpload of int. tempo and steamroll people. clyde hart, some of trevor's stuff, a lot of lower level college champs, etc don't always do a big amount of speedwork.
This is just 3 quick examples off the top of my head. Most things I learn are contradicted by some other guru. Makes me want to just stop listening and do my own thing.
Same thing occurs with the athletes I coach. "oh i had a great jumps coach in high school. in TJ he says to stay on TOES TOES TOES all the way through and really cycle your hop leg through to the step." "oh but I have to stay real low at the start." I usually have to contradict everything THEY learned.
I think the key to national recognition is to be a great recruiter and just don't screw them up.
Sorry for the rant but I cannot deal with all this crap lol. Especially the Yessis VS Barry Ross debates on supertraining.