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Post by kcbazooka on Mar 6, 2009 11:02:05 GMT -6
I enjoyed reading the thread about weightroom dad -- what if the results were different - what if the kid was better the other kids. You still want him for team weightlifitng but what if the kid is getting a better workout because it is one on one.
There are some knowledgeable people out there -- maybe the dad has more expertise than you in the weightroom --
interesting to hear about this perspective...
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Post by jpdaley25 on Mar 6, 2009 11:22:32 GMT -6
It's a TEAM thing. He MUST fullfill his obligations to the TEAM. Period.
After he has done that, I encourage and applaud all of his extra efforts, but they are meaningless without fullfilling that obligation first.
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MaineManiac
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Post by MaineManiac on Mar 6, 2009 11:32:17 GMT -6
I agree! You're not saying, "Don't ever lift with dad." Your saying, fulfill the obligation to the team and then work with dad.
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Post by dport on Mar 6, 2009 11:43:38 GMT -6
That was my deal. My dad put me through a better weight lifting session than any of my team mates got during school. But I was always there at the team lift. I didn't touch a weight except to spot other guys. But I never got any problems from the other members of the team. That was probably because I was the strongest kid in my high school as a ninth grader and they new I was working hard.
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Post by cnunley on Mar 6, 2009 11:51:57 GMT -6
It is a TEAM sport. You must build unity together. I feel that the weight room is an extension to practice. I dont see myself allowing my players to practice offense or defense at home with dad so I dont want them lifting at home either.
Yes, I do know that there are dads out there that know a lot about Strength and Power. But thats the minority. You wont see many dads doing power cleans, snatches, plyometrics, etc...
Its a form of discipline. Show up, do what is expected.
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Post by ccox16 on Mar 6, 2009 12:08:43 GMT -6
If the father's workout program is actually better than yours why wouldnt you just ask him to come in and help incorporate his into yours?
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Post by dport on Mar 6, 2009 12:39:30 GMT -6
My coach didn't ask my dad to come in, because I always felt my coach had a certain amount of jealousy that every one in the entire town could see me and my dad out there working and running. They all knew my success had nothing to do with his program. His program was to sit in the office and watch Jerry Springer after watching us lift for about 15 minutes.
But I do understand that my situation was unique. Just the fact that all of you coaches are on here proves that you all run a program better than my high school.
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Post by coachcb on Mar 6, 2009 13:13:37 GMT -6
If the kid is getting better results with his dad, than I'd take a look at two things;
1. What do I need tro do to improve the weight training program.
2. Can I get the dad to come in an help with the weight training program.
You can't complain about eating ground beef if there is free steak in front of you.
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