Erik Huddleston: An Adaptable and Individualized Approach to Coaching

We had a great time talking with IFAST Performance Director Erik Huddleston on his approach to coaching athletes across a variety of sports. We discuss a wide range of topics including how Erik programs on a daily basis, how he tracks progress with his athletes, and how his approach has changed over the years as he's developed his coaching style.

00:00 Intro

7:11 How Erik Adapts Programming Day to Day

8:44 How Erik Alters Exercise Variables

13:43 Erik’s Onboarding Process for New Athletes

18:22 Movements Erik Utilizes in the Weight Room

21:46 When Erik Programs Hinge Movements

26:20 Erik’s Hierarchy: Training Deceleration and Acceleration

29:37 Female Athletes and Knee Injuries

34:01 Objective and Subjective Measures for Improvement

38:14 How Erik’s Approach and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Have Changed with Experience

43:07 How Erik Determines KPIs for Athletes

46:20 How Structure Influences Movement

52:43 Can You Change Dynamic Movement Abilities?

54:34 Why Are Pelvis and Ribcage Mobility Important For Change of Direction?

1:00:54 Dynamic Tests for Movement Capabilities

1:08:17 How Often Erik Tracks KPIs 1:12:09 Rotational Ability vs. Force Production

1:18:02 Sport Adaptations vs. Structure

1:28:30 Training Strengths and Weaknesses

1:34:25 Coaching Intensity

1:38:47 Creating Feel For Athletes

1:47:30 Eriks Experience at IFAST and Recommendations for Other Coaches

Link to Erik's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eph.24/