Its not all about tech: Developing your coaching eye within a speed-based approach to rehab with Alan Murdoch

Pacey Performance Podcast

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, Alan Murdoch discusses the "fast to fit" approach to rehabilitation. Alan advocates for prioritizsng movement assessment over tests, underscoring the value of a strong coaching eye in identifying and addressing underlying issues in athletic movement. This approach allows for more targeted interventions, enhancing the effectiveness of rehabilitation.

The "fast to fit" approach focuses on incorporating high-intensity actions early in rehab, aiming to develop necessary coordination and expedite recovery. This contrasts with traditional methods that emphasize building volume before speed, which can delay the athlete's return to peak performance.

Frameworks like the Compass Protocol and Prep with Purpose are central to this approach, enhancing decision-making and creativity in fast-paced rehab settings. These frameworks prioritize dynamic warmups, visual assessments, and targeted drills to improve hip mobility, function, and overall athletic performance.

Alan's "fast to fit" approach offers a dynamic and effective method for athlete rehabilitation, emphasising speed, coordination, and innovative coaching techniques to ensure athletes return to their pre-injury performance levels quickly and effectively.

If you are interested in the fast to fit online course, check it out here.

Main talking points:

• Prioritize movement assessment over traditional tests
• Develop a strong coaching eye for effective rehab
• Use video analysis to identify movement asymmetries
• Incorporate high-intensity actions early in rehab
• Apply the fast to fit approach for faster recovery
• Use frameworks like Compass Protocol in coaching
• Address compensatory movements during rehabilitation
• Enhance coaching creativity with structured frameworks
• Emphasize purposeful drills for athlete performance