Boston Alverson

Sports Performance Coach

[TK Terrence Kennell @TKPhysPrep]

When people talk “Decel” training they seem to rarely talk about the values in horizontal jumps, skips and bounding. These underutilized tools are imo better options than any banded horizontal decel exercise

[TK Terrence Kennell @TKPhysPrep]

Listen to what he’s saying here, this is coming from former NBA starters. You can take this thought and do it with all team sports. There’s a level of physical prep you need for the demands of practice and games all season long.

What you don’t get exposed to will break you

[TK Terrence Kennell @TKPhysPrep]

Don’t let S&C FOMO cloud your programming.

Train your athletes how you see fit based on what they need

Adaptations > Exercises

A lot of people are just seeking external validation from other coaches on here and instagram

Just do you and worry about your process

[Coach Wayland | Performance Expert | Craftsman @WSWayland]

Normalise RDL as a main movement.

The Romanian Deadlift (RDL) or Heavy Barbell Hip Hinge is a powerhouse exercise that has gained a lot of popularity among strength and conditioning coaches, powerlifters, and bodybuilders alike.

This movement is often called an “athlete maker" in my mind due to its ability to build strength, muscle mass, and athleticism in both men and women.

One of the primary reasons why the RDL is so effective for athletes is because it is triphasic, for the uninitiated meaning it involves three distinct phases of muscle action: eccentric, isometric, and concentric. During the eccentric phase, the lifter is lowering the weight, which creates tension and stress on the muscles, leading to greater muscle damage and adaptation. The isometric phase occurs when the lifter pauses at the bottom of the lift, holding the weight in a static position, which increases the time under tension and helps to build strength and stability. Finally, during the concentric phase, the lifter raises the weight, activating the muscles in a way that promotes greater hypertrophy.

Compared to a traditional deadlift off the floor, the RDL places a greater emphasis on the posterior chain, specifically the proximal hamstring, glutes, and erector spinae muscles. The lift also engages the distal hamstring muscles in a nearly fully extended position, promoting greater muscle activation and strengthening. The RDL is an excellent way to develop strength and hypertrophy in these muscle groups, leading to improved overall athletic performance, including greater power, speed, and explosiveness.

Given the numerous benefits of the RDL, it should be a main movement in any training program that aims to improve strength, muscle mass, and overall athletic performance.

Incorporating heavy barbell hip hinge movements, such as the RDL, into your training regimen can help to promote better posture, improved mobility, and greater overall strength and athleticism. So, whether you are a powerlifter, bodybuilder, or athlete, consider adding the RDL to your training program to take your strength and athleticism to the next level.

[TK Terrence Kennell @TKPhysPrep]

Your best injury prevention is going to be stress inoculation and luck. What you don’t get exposed to, breaks you.

In field sports you need the speed and agility work and some it needs to be at a high density.

In hoops you need those extended continuous bouts of play at times

[Boston Alverson @BostonAlverson]

@TKPhysPrep Sometimes you have to learn the hard way.

[Boston Alverson @BostonAlverson]

@TKPhysPrep I can’t wait for next book: neck training for slap fighting to come out

[Boston Alverson @BostonAlverson]

@TKPhysPrep 👏🏻👏🏻

[TK Terrence Kennell @TKPhysPrep]

Think about this next time you constantly recommend random “recovery” modalities

[TK Terrence Kennell @TKPhysPrep]

Tactical/technical planning and monitoring presentation 🤙🏽

Hit the link for the presentation, for Sport coaches, S&C coaches, ATCs, PTs, ABCs, 123s and everybody in between #StrengthTraining #Training #strengthandconditioning #basketball #hoops

https://t.co/523fJVwiae

[TK Terrence Kennell @TKPhysPrep]

Come work with ya boy for 3 months. Paid internship with overtime(that’s important shit) chance to work with some cool tech while also learning how to program and coach better. https://t.co/gaWy0EzXJr

[Boston Alverson @BostonAlverson]

👀👀

[TK Terrence Kennell @TKPhysPrep]

A lot people talk about “winning” but have never been a part of a winning environment/process. The principles, systems, development, accountability etc… are intricate to that process. Regardless of sport, there’s some common themes. It’s not your motivational speech dawg

[Boston Alverson @BostonAlverson]

@DestineyPhiloxy @UMassHockey I wanna see the video of you on the ice 🤔

[Boston Alverson @BostonAlverson]

@RMorerod 😂😂 maybe I’ll start doing that

[Boston Alverson @BostonAlverson]

It’s 2022 can we start putting changing tables in the mens bathrooms?

[TK Terrence Kennell @TKPhysPrep]

A low threshold for success leads to a routine of mediocrity. I don’t think everything is meant to be celebrated. Some stuff you just supposed to do because it’s your job fam

[Alex Auerbach @AlexAuerbachPhD]

One of the most problematic culture terms we use in sport (and a lot of workplaces) is “family”.

Real family can’t fire you, respects that you have multiple interests/demands, and doesn’t value you based on what you produce but who you are.

What other culture terms need to go?

[TK Terrence Kennell @TKPhysPrep]

I’m hosting a webinar with @CatapultSports on how to develop a framework to prepare basketball athletes for peak game demands. #UnleashPotential

Register to tune in 6/28: https://t.co/OCbf6E2hi0

[TK Terrence Kennell @TKPhysPrep]

A glimpse at one of the slides from my presentation, looking game demands and densities with some volume and intensity metrics. These graphs are comparing two very different games with the same outcome of a Win

https://t.co/523fJVvKkG