First you would defined your destination. You would figure out exactly where it was that you were going to go. In the olden days, you would then get your map out and locate your destination. You would find your starting point and map out the most effect route. Now you plug your variables into Mapquest and let it do the work for you.

Regardless, you still have to know where you are going and where you are starting to make it work.

To summarize, I discussed the importance of identifying an athlete's true requirements for success and using this information to create a "destination". I also showed you 3 exercises I use to tie vertically oriented strength into the horizontally dominant environment typically experienced in most sports.

If you missed this article, you can read it here: Hierarchy of Success Part I

Before we dig into part two, I thought I would share my 3d Lunge Special Report with you. It is packed with several of my favorite horizontal and rotationally loaded lunge variations.

I am also proud to say I’ve played a role in raising my athletes’ performance to play at levels that have earned many of them college scholarships.

Don’t get me wrong. I’m not trying to take credit for the development of their sport skill. However, I do take credit for assuring that they are capable of demonstrating their physical abilities to the highest possible degree.

How do I assure that my athletes are the best prepared athletes on the court or on the field?

To summarize, I discussed the importance of studying your athletes in their true environment and using your observations to validate their deficiencies as they relate to their requirements for success.

I have also shown you a multitude of exercises that I have used to dramatically improve my athletes performance.

Before I continue into part three, I thought I would share a training program with you. It comes from a workout template that is included in my 3d Strength Training Manual.

Simple…Many coaches design their programs off presumption, not reality!