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COACHING THE WEIGHT ROOM

Before Training Review today’s Volt training on your own or with additional coach
Anticipate which athletes and/or movements will require the
majority of your attention
Ensure weight room equipment is clean, organized, and accessible
Organize athletes into training partners and/or groups
Review the day’s Volt training with the entire group

Warm-up Coach all movements with attention to detail


Warm-ups happen every day—do them well!
Check in with your athletes
Ask how they’re doing and acknowledge each response
Put warm-up equipment away
Optional: Explain and implement SAQ or Primer

Main Session Provide encouragement throughout the session


Correct poor movement patterns
Adjust movement/weight/reps if necessary
Reinforce good movements and positive effort with praise
Keep athletes moving throughout the weight room
Spotting, hydrating, and stretching can be encouraged
between sets
Ensure athletes “check off” each set

End of Session Optional: Explain and implement Finisher or Conditioning


Ensure athletes mark their workout “Complete” in the Volt app
Put equipment away and clean surfaces
Review the session with the group
If expectations were met, provide praise and reinforcement
—If expectations were not met, give feedback

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