THE HIGH-PERFORMANCE COACHING BLUEPRINT
Carefully curated by Lumin Sports and diligently written by a collection of world-renowned coaches, The High-Performance Coaching Blueprint is a comprehensive guide for strength and conditioning coaches of all levels.
From foundational principles and niche conditioning techniques to culture and transformative leadership lessons, you’ll find inspiration and season-defining insights throughout.
"What sets this book apart from others in the field is the quality and experience of its contributors. These experts hail from various levels of sport, backgrounds, and coaching philosophies, but all share a common goal: to provide you with first-class knowledge and practical materials to elevate your athletes' performance and coaching practice." – Scott Caulfield.
Chapter 1: Everyone's Favorite Interview Question: What's Your Coaching Philosophy?
By Scott Caulfield, Director of Strength and Conditioning, Norwich University
Chapter 2: Qualities of a Successful Strength and Conditioning Coach
By Ryan Metzger, Asst. Director of Olympic Sports Performance, University of Tennessee
Chapter 3: Bridges, Barriers, and Breakthroughs: Setting Up Your Performance Team
By Donnie Maib, Director of Olympic Sports Athletic Performance, University of Texas at Austin
Chapter 4: Three Tips for Creating a High-Performance Culture
By Scott Caulfield, Director of Strength and Conditioning, Norwich University
Chapter 5: Deciding What Sport Tech Is Right For Your Program
By Arjan Dougan, Director of Sports Performance, California State University, Fullerton
Chapter 6: Make Your Team Warm Up a Masterpiece
By Lyndie Kelley, Director of Strength & Condition – Athletics, University of New England
Chapter 7: Speed Development & Agility Foundations
By Mike Sullivan, Assistant Athletic Performance Coach, Illinois State University
Chapter 8: Strength and Power in High-Performance
By Blake Bender, Fmr. Asst. Athletic Performance Coach, University of California Berkley
Chapter 9: Leadership Excellence in the College Weight Room
By Maki Shuchuk, Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach, Norwich University
Chapter 10: Culture and the Weight Room
By Ryan Metzger, Asst. Director of Olympic Sports Performance, University of Tennessee
Chapter 11: Navigating the Complexities of Working with College Athletes
By Scott Caulfield, Director of Strength and Conditioning, Norwich University
Chapter 12: Wellness As A Cornerstone of High-Performance
By Jim Davis, Sports Performance, Leadership 7 Wellness, New Trier High School
Chapter 13: The Challenges Faced by NCAA Coaches Prioritizing Wellbeing and Mental Health
By Scott Caulfield, Director of Strength and Conditioning, Norwich University