What is "High Performance"? Part 2

Two weeks ago, we defined what the term "High Performance" actually means. 

Today we're going to talk about what "High Performance" means in your specific setting. 

Let's start by using our concept of INTEGRATION. Integration can mean many things depending on the context.

For example, in my setting integration means that multiple stakeholders (S&C, medical, sport staff) provide data and observation unselfishly so that we can objectively evaluate players and put the best team on the pitch every week.

If you're a collegiate S&C coach, integration could be as simple as having a bi-directional understanding with your athletic trainer of what your role is in the rehab process.

If you're a high school S&C coach responsible for 600 athletes with 35' a day to train, integration could be identifying a few upperclassmen leaders and giving them the responsibility of leading movement prep for a group of their classmates.

Now let's drill down on what principles we can identify to ensure our attempts to integrate are successful.

1. Clarity - clear purposes, clear communication, clear expectations from all stakeholders
2.  Selflessness - any time two or more stakeholders are involved in a process, ego is bound to have an impact; true integration leaves no room for the ego
3. Process-oriented but outcome-focused - Integration requires a thorough and obsessive orientation on the process without ever losing sight of the outcome

I hope this gives you some food for thought on how you can better integrate components of the physical preparation process in your own environment, ultimately leading to a culture of High Performance.

Stay tuned later this week for a very special event announcement...

Tim