Matt Taylor

coach, teach, learn - Lifelong listener.

[Matt Taylor @mt_sportscience]

If the learning task / information complicates the topic more then simplified it. it’s probably the wrong resource. #strength #speed #science

[Matt Taylor @mt_sportscience]

Deceleration is simple. Do the opposite to acceleration.

Training is training. The less categories of training we create the easier it is to help the athlete.

#strengthandconditioning

[Matt Taylor @mt_sportscience]

Build the quality in the gym.
Apply the skill on the field
You don’t need to mix the two.
#simple

[Matt Taylor @mt_sportscience]

Number one thing strength and conditioning coaches don’t do enough of?

Coach. #strengthandconditioning #sportscience

[Matt Taylor @mt_sportscience]

In general we are very good at explaining what we do to other coaches.
We are very poor at explaining what we do to our athletes and the wider general population #strengthandconditioning

[Matt Taylor @mt_sportscience]

If your programming is made up primarily of what you see on social media it’s probably not the best option. #strengthandconditioning

[Matt Taylor @mt_sportscience]

The best don’t become the best from doing different things. They become the best by doing the same things better then anyone else #coachingthoughts #mindset

[Matt Taylor @mt_sportscience]

You’re only getting smarter if your ideas become simpler

[Les Spellman @les7spellman]

1/2 The first time, anger is a great source of fuel. Then success hits. Comfort comes. You shy away from pain temporarily. One hit wonders. When you want to be great, you force yourself back to that place of discomfort. This time anger won’t work. You need a pure source.

[Matt Taylor @mt_sportscience]

If the training process becomes more complex the more you learn then you’re probably not learning the right stuff. Simplicity is the product of understanding. Seek to understand and the training process becomes simple. #coach #coaching #thoughts

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Normal aflw season next year. 2023 season will start at the end of 2022 and be a 22/23 season.

Expansion teams to come in 22/23 season #mypredictions #aflw

[Matt Taylor @mt_sportscience]

The biggest difference in training boys and girls / men and women.

Boys/men need to be told
Girls/women need to heard.

#coachingthoughts

[Matt Taylor @mt_sportscience]

@coachgambetta If you had your time again which would you focus on first? Relationship building or developing coaching knwoledge?

[Matt Taylor @mt_sportscience]

@DylHicks Agree 100%

[Matt Taylor @mt_sportscience]

Just because the textbook says strength is 1-5 reps does not mean doing 1-5 rep sets will make athletes stronger.

Prescription must always be in line with the individual and their development.

Less coaching from the textbook more coaching the individual. #sandc

[Matt Taylor @mt_sportscience]

Stop trying to mimick the sport in the gym. That’s what the training track is for. The gym is for physical improvement. The track is for technical and tactical development. Do we get it yet?#strengthandconditioning

[Matt Taylor @mt_sportscience]

Brilliant article from a brilliant researcher

[Warren Young @woozleyoung]

I have been involved in agility research for decades starting before the phrase "change of direction speed" existed. Ideas have evolved over time and felt the need for this article. In collab with @RussellRayner and @s_talps would appreciate comments https://t.co/HNZCwv6Z7N

[Matt Taylor @mt_sportscience]

St kilda run and spread excellent tonight. Great opening game from both teams #aflw #AFLWSaintsDogs

[Matt Taylor @mt_sportscience]

PSA if you are practicing Olympic lifting technique stop pulling from the floor. Perfect from the hip down before adding more complexity. You can’t improve hip extension if are distracted by lifting from the ground. #strengthandconditioning #weightlifiting #sport