Coaching Weightlifting Illustrated: A systematic approach to coaching beginners

Coaching Weightlifting Illustrated is a comprehensive learning guide for athletes and coaches that provides:Thorough explanation of the scientific principles that underpin Weightlifting techniqueEasy to read coaching priorities for every segment of the Olympic liftsBest practise guidelines for learning and developing excellence of techniqueExpert guidance on how to assess and correct positional and movement errorsExplanation and illustration of over 70 exercises for learning and perfecting techniqueAccurate and highly detailed illustrations throughout the bookSummaries of every chapter to assist with learningLearning progression maps and a highly detailed learning plan for beginnersThe author’s career in Olympic Weightlifting spans more than four decades. He has competed in World Championships and Olympic Games, coached more than 300 athletes, led the national team as head coach, and still operates today as a coach educator. He has studied extensively in the fields of sports science and coaching and is dedicated to developing athlete and coach educational materials. These experiences provide a remarkable insight into Olympic Weightlifting.If you are an athlete, this book will provide a pathway for developing excellence in Olympic Weightlifting. It will provide advice on how to train effectively, manage your wellbeing, and avoid the common traps and pitfalls that persistently frustrate so many athletes. It will help you understand the scientific rationale that underpins Weightlifting technique and explain key principles of training in Olympic Weightlifting. The book is a packed with exercises and skill drills, illustrations, tables of information, and coaching advice to help you enjoy your training and build confidence in your performance.If you are a coach, this book presents a unique opportunity for you to study Olympic Weightlifting from first principles in coaching, skill learning, biomechanics, movement analysis and error correction. It presents practical knowledge on how to organise training sessions, be effective as a coach and ensure the safety and well-being of your athletes. It addresses issues commonly experienced by coaches dealing with new athletes including methods of instruction, communicating technique objectives, developing confidence and movement fluency, and dealing with predictable learner issues. A 24-session beginner learning plan is included and all exercises and skill drills are illustrated and thoroughly described in terms of teaching methodology and coaching objectives. Using this program and methodology, the author has successfully launched the careers of many athletes. Coaching Weightlifting Illustrated contains over 600 accurate and highly detailed illustrations of exercises and skill drills, key points of technique, movement objectives, and common errors. You will also find illustrations to help you form a more complete picture of skill development principles, approaches to providing feedback, key weightlifting concepts and methods for developing training programs. In many respects, Coaching Weightlifting Illustrated is a book that is unique in its field. Illustrations were preferred over photographs to provide the reader with enhanced visual information and direct the focus of their attention.Book ChaptersDeveloping as a Coach in WeightliftingPrinciples of TeachingDeveloping a Training ProgramHealth and WellbeingWeightlifting ConceptsKey PositionsThe SnatchTeaching the SnatchThe Clean & JerkTeaching the CleanTeaching the JerkSquats, Issues and VariationsError CorrectionThe Beginner Learning Plan Read more