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 Monday, November 23, 2009
Common Sense the Rule of the Day at Immaculata-LaSalle High School
Barry and I recently returned from a full day seminar we conducted at Immaculata-LaSalle High School in Miami under the direction of Eddie and Aimee Cerdeiras.  

Not only is Eddie a proponent of the ASR and Deadlift protocols we’ve presented, but he is so well-versed in the science behind these approaches that he could have conducted this seminar on his own.

The time,  trouble, and expense he put forth in organizing such a program says a great deal about his passion for helping kids improve, and his commitment to providing learning opportunities for coaches in his area;

Whether the topic is the science of pitching or the science of speed, Eddie clearly wants coaches to re-think their conventional views on key issues affecting the way we train athletes.

I always refer to our overarching philosophy as one that emphasizes a “big picture” focus on the mechanics and physiology of fast running.   Eddie’s philosophy involves what he refers to as a “common sense’ approach to the way we train athletes

I like that a lot.  

I’ve done many seminars over the years, but never have I experienced so many clinicians whose unsolicited comments and insights clearly indicate how much they appreciate what a ‘rival’ coach is trying to do for track and field in his area.

Of course, there are probably coaches who disagree with Eddie’s approach, or who have little interest in exploring these issues from what is clearly a different perspective.  But those who committed the greater part their day to his program clearly indicated how much they respect and admire what he, Aimee, and daughter Jennifer are doing to help coaches help the kids they coach.

And that’s what the day was about!

Categories: Clinics and Seminars
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