ST. OLAF COLLEGE

ABOUT ST. OLAF

Hear from Assistant Athletic Performance Coach and Internship Coordinator:

SAM ELSNER

LOCATION

NORTHFIELD, MN, U.S.A

NUMBER OF STAFF

3 (2 MALE, 1 FEMALE)

DURATION

JAN 3RD - MAY 31ST

AVG. NUMBER OF INTERNS

1-3

HOURS PER WEEK

21-30

NUMBER OF SPORTS

20+

STATUS

UNPAID

CONFERENCE

MIAC, NCAA DIII

1: NON-LINEAR PERIODIZATION

The athletic performance staff uses a non-linear approach to program for athletes because nothing in life or sport is linear and we have found that athletes adapt well to this approach. This is a unique way of programming and I think young coaches will be able to take this concept and run with it right away

2: 1 x 20

How we as a department utilize the concept of using basic means to train athletes all while we are improving athleticism, movement proficiency and metabolic conditions when using the 1x20 method.

3: MODIFIED TRIPHASIC

We put a spin on the Triphasic Training method by utilizing eccentric and isometric focused blocks of training and then following it up with oscillatory movements to increase power and speed development.