Wise words from a wise coach

Shawn Myszka is a coach I’ve followed for some time and really look up to. Every time he posts, I find nothing but value — every single time, it seems. While this is just a simple Facebook post, it shares highly valuable insights for all athletes.

“On page 160 of Bruce Lee’s Tao of Jeet Kune Do he states, “the essence of fighting is the art of moving.” To me, American football is a form of fighting/combat…controlled chaotic stimuli of a similar sort as martial arts. Yet I find it interesting that the majority of American football physical preparation coaches (i.e. S&C) as well as the position coaches choose to look on either extreme end of their respective spectrum (general motor abilities for the S&C or the tactical-strategic abilities for position coach)….yet, the thing that links those two things and that athlete to the battle is his display of movement. ‪#‎MovementCoachMovement‬”

“And of course, let us not forget that Siff/Verkhoshanksy also stated in Supertraining. “the essence of sport competition activity lies in the movements of the human body.” Eerily similar thoughts from masters in each of their respective disciplines.”

Movement is our ticket to better health. Better nutrients, real food, and proper breathing all enhance our ability to move. As we improve our ability to move with precision and poise, we set ourselves up to better solve physical tasks in both sport and life. Respect movement, chase perfection in movement, and live a long life enjoying the movement you’ve honed.

In Strength,

Lucius C. Tirey IV