Evidence-Based Strength & Conditioning Mentorship

Presenting at an INSCA conference on the application of Olympic lifting across various sports. My goal in these sessions is to bridge the gap between academic research and practical, on-the-floor coaching, providing other coaches with actionable, evidence-based strategies.

Here, I break down the biomechanics of the front squat versus the back squat. Understanding the differences in force vectors, moment arms, and muscle activation is crucial for coaches to select the right exercise for a specific athletic adaptation, whether it's enhancing quadriceps engagement or maximizing posterior chain loading.

Hands-on guidance is a cornerstone of my mentorship. Here, I'm working with a coach during a CSCS practical workshop, focusing on precise technique and execution. My approach is collaborative; we discuss, question, and refine movements together.

I am proud to have earned the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with Distinction from the NSCA. This reflects not just a certification, but a deep commitment to ongoing education and contributing to the profession, a principle I instill in the coaches I mentor.

This demonstrates the critical difference between single-effort and multiple-effort plyometrics. I teach coaches how to program these distinct modalities to target specific outcomes, from improving an athlete's peak power for a single explosive action to building reactive strength for repeated efforts.

A group photo from one of my CSCS practical workshops in Bengaluru. I believe in creating a strong community of learners where coaches can network, share challenges, and grow together in a supportive environment.

The work doesn't stop with theory. This is me putting principles into practice with a heavy sumo deadlift. I believe that to teach effectively, a coach must also be an athlete, constantly testing and refining the methods they advocate for.