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Module 2: StrongFirst Teaching Principles

Lead Instructors:  Brett Jones ,  John Spezzano
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"Obey the principles without being bound by them." Bruce Lee

Teaching is an art that must adapt to the subject and individual—without them, there is nothing and no one to teach. But this art is supported by principles. Over StrongFirst's years of teaching strength across modalities, we have developed successful principles that translate directly into effective coaching skills. The proof exists in our community of instructors who are some of the most skilled at teaching complex skills and techniques, in easily accessible and effective ways.

From motor learning concepts to current research to our time tested instruction, this course will enhance and refine what you experienced at your StrongFirst certification.

Lesson Specs

Other Lessons in Course

Instructions

  1. Watch the Lesson
  2. Take notes on key aspects
  3. Bookmark key points in the Lesson
  4. Ask questions on the Forum
  5. Use Lesson resources to supplement your knowledge

Lesson Chapters

  1. Introduction
  2. Explain—Demo—Explain
  3. Stay in the Positive
  4. Pick One Thing—Cause vs. Effect
  5. Apply a Drill to Improve the Skill
  6. Safe Execution First
  7. Pattern First—Correct Second
  8. Learn Through Feel
  9. If They "Can't"—Refer Out or Look Deeper
  10. Rotate Skills
  11. Relax—Expectations
  12. Speak the Student's Language
  13. Don't Lose the Student in the Standard
  14. Don't Confuse the Drill with the Skill
  15. Layering the Skills
  16. Motor Learning
  17. Make It Stick and Learning Research
  18. Cueing
  19. Constrain the Variables
  20. Students of Strength

Lead Instructors

Brett Jones
Director of Education and StrongFirst Certified Master Instructor

Brett Jones, MS, ATC, CSCS, is a Certified Athletic Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Specialist based in Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. Jones holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine from High Point University, a Master of Science in Rehabilitative Sciences from Clarion University of Pennsylvania, and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Brett is currently the Director of Education for StrongFirst and presenter and advisory board member for Functional Movement Systems.

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John Spezzano
StrongFirst Certified Senior Instructor

John Spezzano has been a student of martial arts for the last 35 years and a student of strength for over a decade. Covering as many combat bases as possible, John has instructor certificates in Filipino Martial Arts, Pencak Silat and Jeet Kune Do from Guro Dan Inosanto, Muay Thai from Ajarn Chai Sirisute, Wing Chun from Sifu Francis Fong, a Silver Glove in Boxe Francaise Savate from Professor Nicolas Saignac, and a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Professor Shawn Williams.

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Other Lessons in This Course

Module 1: Systemized Teaching

Teaching and instructing is no different. There is a framework—or science—for teaching that provides consistency, safety, and results. And there is an improvisation—or art—to teaching that adapts to the student in front of you.

Module 2: StrongFirst Teaching Principles

Teaching is an art that must adapt to the subject and individual—without them, there is nothing and no one to teach. But this art is supported by principles.