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The ALTIS Performance Trinity: Cornerstone Courses for All Coaches

Discover Your Potential as a Coach Our mission here at ALTIS is to empower motivated coaches like you, to excel beyond the conventional: to achieve and reach your individual potential in your career. Our belief underpinning this is firm: excellence in coaching extends well beyond mere information. It's about fostering a deep understanding and application of critical thinking, effective communication,...

The ALTIS Foundation Course – A Comprehensive Review

Unlocking Coaching Excellence with the ALTIS Foundation Course In the dynamic world of sports coaching, achieving excellence requires more than just passion and dedication. It demands continuous learning and adaptation to the latest methodologies and practices. The NSCA Accredited ALTIS Foundation Course has emerged as a cornerstone for coaches seeking to elevate their abilities and drive their athletes towards peak...

Beyond the Track: A 24-7 Approach to Sporting Excellence

Every pre-season, I have individual sit-downs with the athletes I work with, diving into the essence of commitment to their sport. I make it clear that being an athlete isn't just about those 15-20 hours a week spent training; it's a 24-7 pursuit. It's an all-encompassing, interconnected way of living. "We're aiming for an 8/10 across the board," I tell...

The Paradox of Performance: Power Meets Grace

The performance of an athlete, in its most exquisite form, is a dynamic interplay of power and grace. A spectacle that mesmerizes us as it seamlessly blends fluidity with ferocity, combines violence with peace, and merges aggression with elegance. It's an art form where strength and subtlety coexist, creating a harmonious symphony of human potential. There's a reason Ali's motto...

The Nested Dynamics of Speed: Lessons from Russian Dolls

Russian dolls, known as Matryoshka dolls, are hollow wooden figurines originating from Russia.  They nest inside each other, with the smallest doll at the center. They are adorned with vibrant colors and intricate designs. Matryoshka dolls symbolize family, generations, and Russian culture.  They are collected and cherished worldwide as decorative items. But what the heck have they got to do...

on filing

I often get asked by younger coaches how to organize my thoughts so I don’t get overwhelmed by too much information.  I use a file system format, whereby I put everything into files of topics. I have blog files, podcast files, coursework files, general research files, advanced research files, etc. I then use systems to manage them.  I normally have...

Jamaican Swagger

Dive into the vibrant heart of Jamaican sprinting with an insightful article that takes you behind the scenes of one of the world's most dominant sprinting powerhouses. Written by Coach Stu McMillan during a memorable stay in Jamaica alongside Olympic Champion - Donovan Bailey, this piece explores the unique blend of culture, training, and competitive spirit that propels Jamaican athletes...

ALTIS Partners with STR/KE MVMNT

May 9, 2019 – Phoenix, AZ – ALTIS is extremely excited to announce a partnership with STR/KE MVMNT. A Canadian-based company, STR/KE MVMNT is an athletic footwear and apparel brand making big inroads into the fitness and performance space on both sides of the 49th parallel. The ALTIS team first became aware of STR/KE MVMNT when CEO Stuart McMillan independently...

March in ALTIS 360°

It's starting to warm up, and so are the track, field and summer sports! ALTIS 360° will keep you up to date with what you and your athletes need for this season. With his new book out this month, Brett Bartholomew talks with ALTIS on his experiences, trials and tribulations as a strength coach. Also, sports psychologist Marc Strickland will...

January in ALTIS 360°

Happy New Year from ALTIS! What better way to start the year than some fresh content to hit the ground running in 2017? Check out the first instalment of the new year. Not signed up yet to ALTIS 360°? Get on board: 360.altis.world This Month on ALTIS 360°… John Berardi: Nutrition Coaching  @insidePN               ...