Coaching Philosophy
Know the Individual
At XLR8 Performance Coaching, we get to know you, and what makes you tick (both physically and mentally). Everyone has a unique story & develops & learns at their own rate.
All athletes undergo initial fitness testing to understand your physiological profile - what you are good at & what needs more work. This information guides your training plan which is tailored to your personal goals.
Success is Based on Individualised Training
An off-the-shelf training plan works - for beginners or couch potatoes. Once you are no longer a beginner, these recipe-based approaches fail to deliver significant performance gains. This is why bespoke training plans are so successful: training is individualised, progress is regularly monitored, and sessions are constantly adjusted to optimise & XLR8 improvement.
Science is the Foundation but People Come First
The data and science behind effective cycle coaching is growing fast. David understands the science & can utilise the latest techniques to optimise your progress, training you hard without over- or under- training. Just as importantly he recognises that athletes are people with many components to their lives, perhaps careers or study, families to support & many others things, all of which impact performance.
People first is key.
Aim High & Keep Learning
Striving for excellence is my approach to life, which of course is a key component of coaching for me. As part of this approach, lifelong learning is a key principle & something I encourage athletes to do - keep on learning from everything that happens, the good & the bad. After all, the resilience & mental toughness required to succeed only comes through overcoming the hard stuff!
Coaches may have many athletes. But athletes only have one career
It is an honour to be your coach
