It's Time To Master the Essentials

Learn how to bridge the gap between theory and practice to empower your clients and patients to achieve their goals.

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There Is a Big Problem In Our Industry...

We know that a lot of new coaches and clinicians...

❌ Are struggling with when/what to program for their people.

❌ Have no idea what to assess and test.

❌ Find it difficult to practically apply what they learnt in school to a real life settings.

❌ Struggle to intelligently integrate athletic training into their planning.

❌ Find it difficult to truly individualize exercise selection to fit their client's and patient's needs. 

❌ Lack of knowledge in programming and progressing jump and plyometric exercises.

❌ Do not understand how to scale athletic demands and implement an intelligent return to play process.

❌ Limited in how to coach and program conditioning training beyond "go as hard as possible".

THERE IS HOPE!

Introducing: The Foundation Of Exercise Coaching

After finishing this course you will...

  • Confidently create personalized programs that match your clients' unique goals and abilities, knowing exactly when and what to prescribe.
  • Master the art of assessments and testing, equipping you to identify key metrics that will guide intelligent, evidence-based programming.
  • Seamlessly translate academic knowledge into real-world practice, bridging the gap between theory and practical application.
  • Integrate athletic training effectively, designing plans that enhance performance while fitting into broader programming frameworks.
  • Individualize exercise selection with precision, meeting the specific needs of your clients and patients to optimize their outcomes.
  • Program and progress plyometric and jump exercises with confidence, ensuring safe and effective improvements in power and explosiveness.
  • Implement intelligent return-to-play strategies, scaling athletic demands to align with each individual's recovery and readiness.
  • Diversify endurance training methods, moving beyond high-intensity conditioning to include a range of scientifically-supported techniques for improving cardiovascular health, performance and resilience.

Yes, It Really Is Possible! 

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What if in 12 weeks you could…

  • Become the coach everyone seeks out for individualized, expert guidance.
  • Be one step ahead by mastering techniques others in the industry struggle to apply.
  • Confidently handle any client or athlete challenge with ease.

It's time to break away from the pack with the Foundation of Exercise Coaching.

What's Included In The Course...

This Course will be delivered over a 12 week period starting on JANUARY 6th, 2025.
WEEK 1: 

Module 1: Fitness Basics

(Lecture)

Learn the essential components of designing effective fitness, exercise, and rehab programs. This module provides a framework for improving client relationships, elevating the client experience, and delivering higher-quality services. You’ll also explore the foundational principles that guide fitness, training, and rehabilitation, helping you build a strong base for success in coaching.

Module 2: Warm ups

(Lecture + Practical)

Discover how to design purposeful and efficient warm-ups that set the tone for effective training sessions. This module will help you make exercise selections based on assessment findings, ensuring they align with each client’s unique needs and goals. You’ll also learn how to coach and cue warm-up exercises with precision while making them fun and engaging for clients of all levels.

WEEK 2: 

Module 3: Athletic Preparation

(Lecture + Practical)

Explore the fundamentals of athletic preparation and its critical role in enhancing performance. This module covers sprinting mechanics, breaking down the differences between acceleration and max velocity, while also reviewing key principles of change of direction. Learn how to effectively train all these components to build stronger, faster, and more adaptable athletes.

Live Deep Dive:

Live & recorded meet up to dive deeper into the modules covered over the previous two weeks.

WEEK 3: 

Module 4: Plyometrics

(Lecture + Practical)

Master the science and application of plyometrics by exploring the physics and physiology that drive these powerful exercises. This module dives into the mechanisms behind plyometric training, the adaptations it elicits, and how to effectively integrate jumps and plyometrics into individualized programs for optimal performance gains.

WEEK 4: 

Module 5: Primary Resistance Training

(Lecture + Practical)

Gain a thorough understanding of resistance training fundamentals and the concept of primary resistance exercises. This module explores the major categories of primary resistance training, highlighting their specific goals and focuses. You will also learn about the levels-based approach to these categories and how to structure programs to maximize results based on client needs and progress.

Live Deep Dive:

Live & recorded meet up to dive deeper into the modules covered over the previous two weeks.

WEEK 5: 

Module 6: Accessory Training 

(Lecture + Practical)

Understand the vital role accessory exercises play in a well-rounded training program. This module provides a framework for selecting and incorporating accessories that target specific client needs and goals. You’ll also develop the skills to demonstrate and coach these exercises with precision, focusing on the intent behind each movement, effective cueing, and seamless coordination to enhance client performance.

WEEK 6: 

Module 7: Endurance 

(Lecture + Practical)

Gain a solid understanding of endurance training, including the key physiological mechanisms that support endurance performance. This module will equip you with a framework to design endurance workouts tailored to varying goals and client needs. You’ll learn how to program effective endurance sessions, meeting clients where they are and adjusting the intensity to drive progress and achieve optimal results.

Live Deep Dive:

Live & recorded meet up to dive deeper into the modules covered over the previous two weeks.

WEEK 7: 

Module 8: Individualization

(Lecture + Practical)

 Learn how to individualize training programs to effectively progress and regress movements based on client needs. This module will cover the concept of lateralization, showing how it can be applied to tailor exercises and optimize performance. You’ll explore various strategies for scaling exercises appropriately, ensuring you meet clients where they are and provide personalized solutions for their goals.

WEEK 8: 

Module 9: Assessments 

(Lecture + Practical)

Understand the critical role of assessments in the training process and how they help guide program design. This module will teach you how to streamline assessment selection and determine the most effective methods for your clients' goals. You’ll gain the skills to set up, demonstrate, modify, and coach assessments with precision, ensuring they align with each client’s needs and support their progress toward success.

Live Deep Dive:

Live & recorded meet up to dive deeper into the modules covered over the previous two weeks.

WEEK 9: 

Module 10: Tissue Response

(Lecture)

Understand how tissues respond to different types of stress and training, and how these responses influence recovery and performance. This module will explore the physiological mechanisms behind tissue adaptation, injury prevention, and healing processes. You’ll learn how to apply this knowledge to effectively adjust training loads, choose appropriate recovery strategies, and ensure your clients progress safely and efficiently.

WEEK 10: 

Module 11: Programming

(Lecture)

Learn the art and science of designing effective training programs that are tailored to your clients' specific needs and goals. You’ll gain the skills to craft individualized programs, how to structure sessions, adjust variables as needed, and effectively track progress to ensure consistent improvements in strength, performance, and overall fitness. 

Live Deep Dive:

Live & recorded meet up to dive deeper into the modules covered over the previous two weeks.

WEEK 11: 

Module 12: Semantics Matter

(Lecture)

Explore the crucial role that semantics and communication play in the rehab and training process. This module will help you understand the difference between soft and hard communication skills and their impact on building rapport, trust, and effectiveness with clients. You’ll learn how to use cueing techniques to communicate movements and instructions clearly, ensuring better outcomes and understanding. By mastering these communication strategies, you’ll enhance your ability to connect with clients and provide them with the guidance they need to succeed.

Module 13: Training With Pain

(Lecture)

This module will explore how to assess whether exercising through pain is hindering recovery and/or impeding progress. You’ll learn practical strategies for training with pain, including how to differentiate between discomfort that is part of the process and pain that signals potential harm. By mastering these concepts, you’ll be better equipped to guide clients through pain management and develop effective training plans that promote healing and progress without compromising safety.

WEEK 12: 

Module 14: Return To Play Considerations

(Lecture)

Understand the essential factors involved in safely returning athletes and clients to their sport or activity following injury. This module will cover the key stages of rehabilitation, including assessing readiness to return, managing load progression, and identifying common pitfalls in the return-to-play process. You'll learn how to implement evidence-based strategies that promote a sustainable transition back to performance, while considering both physical and psychological readiness for full participation.

Module 15: Case Studies

(Lecture)

Dive into real-world applications of the principles learned throughout the course with hands-on case studies. This module will provide detailed examples of clients or athletes with varying conditions and goals, allowing you to apply your knowledge to complex scenarios. You’ll gain insight into assessment, program design, and adjustments, and learn how to make evidence-based decisions to optimize outcomes. The case studies will help you refine your problem-solving skills and build confidence in your ability to adapt your coaching to individual needs in practical settings.

Live Deep Dive:

Live & recorded meet up to dive deeper into the modules covered over the previous two weeks.

This Course Is For You If You......

  • Are struggling with real-world application of what you’ve learned in school.
  • Want to rise above industry norms and build a standout career.
  • Are tired of guessing when it comes to client progressions. 
  • Want to confidently plan return-to-play strategies for athletes.
YES, I WANT IN!

Meet Your Instructors

A combined 20+ years of real world experience and results.

 

Dr. Samuel Spinelli 

Sam is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Strength & Conditioning Coach who has become a leading voice in rehab and performance training. With experience working with everyone from the sick and frail to elite Olympic athletes, Sam brings an unparalleled blend of expertise and real-world application.

As a trusted authority in the field, Sam has amassed a following of over 400,000 on social media, where he shares cutting-edge insights that inspire coaches, clinicians, and athletes worldwide.

Through the Foundation of Exercise Coaching course, Sam will provide you with the tools, strategies, and confidence to elevate your coaching and deliver results that set you apart.

Nathan Obrigewitsch

Nathan brings a unique blend of athletic experience and coaching expertise to the Foundation of Exercise Coaching course. As a former multi-sport athlete and competitive basketball player, he developed a deep understanding of what it takes to excel in performance and fitness.

With years of hands-on experience and a relentless passion for learning, Nathan is committed to delivering the most effective coaching strategies and programming. His mission is to empower athletes, clients, and new coaches with the tools and knowledge they need to achieve their goals and thrive in real-world environments.

“Sam is one of the best sport science, strength coach and physical therapy clinicians you will find both on and off social media. Sam and Rehab Explained have created something truly necessary in an industry filled with noise. Blending quality rehab and strength science, Sam and Rehab Explained continue to be on the top of my referral list for clients and my community when looking for rehab professionals in this space you can trust.”

- Dr. Alyssa Olenick PhD

“Sam is one of the most knowledgable "in the trenches" coaches I’ve had the pleasure of knowing as a colleague as well as a coach. His programming was incredibly well thought out and specific to my goals with drills and accessory work that progressed as I did. He’s always up to date on the latest research surrounding training AND is deeply invested in his own training, which in my mind is the best combination of education and application that you could ask for in a coach.”

- Kiefer Lammi

"My son has been working with Nathan for over a year now. Coach Nate provided sport-specific programming tailored to his developmental stage, sports needs, and goals. The gains in performance have been impressive. I am confident his programming incorporates the latest understanding and techniques in S&C training. Communication with athletes and parents is perfect. Above all else, Coach Nate loves his job, and it comes across in every interaction."

- Lincoln Smith
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