Strength Training & Olympic Lifts with Greg Raimondi
by Wisconsin Track Coaches Association
Description
Dive deep into the mechanics of developing explosive power with "Strength Training & Olympic Lifts," led by renowned track and field coach Greg Raimondi. This course meticulously breaks down the foundational principles of strength training, specifically tailored for throwers and explosive athletes. Coach Raimondi unpacks the highly effective "jump-shrug" method, transitions into mastering the hip and hang cleans, and offers step-by-step progressions for the snatch. Through detailed technical breakdowns, athletes and coaches will learn how to optimize bar path, maximize catch stability, and build posterior chain strength while minimizing injury risks through proper weight room protocols and safety measures.
This is a must-watch course for any coach or athlete looking to bridge the gap between weight room strength and real-world athletic performance. Beyond the technical mechanics of the lifts, Coach Raimondi delves into the critical aspect of Central Nervous System (CNS) management and how to effectively peak athletes for competition. By shifting away from rigid percentage-based lifting toward autoregulation, this course empowers you to listen to the athlete's body and adjust training loads dynamically. Whether you are looking to eliminate the "bar loop" in your snatch or want to integrate powerful lift derivatives into your weekly programming, this engaging seminar will revolutionize your approach to building true, explosive athletic power.
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The Coach
Greg Raimondi is a highly decorated Associate Director of Sports Performance and Assistant Track & Field Coach at Carthage College, specializing in throwing events and strength conditioning. A former standout collegiate athlete himself, Raimondi seamlessly transitioned his firsthand competitive experience into a stellar coaching career. Known for his holistic philosophy of developing explosive power and managing athlete fatigue through autoregulation, he has built a reputation for helping athletes peak at the right moments and reach the highest echelons of NCAA competition.
Key Achievements:
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NCAA Division III All-American Athlete: Earned All-America honors in the hammer throw in 2012, setting school records, and was a seven-time NCAA national qualifier during his athletic career at Carthage College.
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Carthage Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee: Inducted into the Carthage College Athletics Hall of Fame in September 2022 for his outstanding contributions as both a student-athlete and a coach.
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Elite Coaching Success: Has coached over 58 NCAA National qualifiers, 18 NCAA First-Team All-Americans, and multiple National Champions (including throwing standouts like Joseph White and Mia Bennett).
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Multi-Time Regional Coach of the Year: Named USTFCCCA Division III Midwest/North Region Assistant Coach of the Year multiple times for both the indoor and outdoor track & field seasons (including 2018, 2019, and 2024).
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Director of Strength & Conditioning: Promoted to Director of Strength and Conditioning at Carthage College in 2022, overseeing performance programming for track and field, swimming and diving, and men's volleyball.
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Extensive Professional Certifications: Holds USATF Level 1 & 2, USTFCCCA Throwing Event Specialist, USA Weightlifting, and NSCA CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) certifications.
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This Course Includes
| 24 hours on-demand video |
| Streaming from mobile and TV |
| Lifetime access |
| Certificate of completion |
| 100% money back guarantee |
Course Info
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| Caterory: | Track and Field/Strength & Conditioning |
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| Videos: | 12 |
| Tags: | Strength Training , Olympic Lifts , Greg Raimondi , Track and Field Throws , Power Development , CNS Management , Hip Clean , Hang Clean , Snatch Progression |
