In this episode of the Central Virginia Sport Performance Podcast, host Jay DeMayo welcomes Ty Curtis, the Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning for Olympic Sports at Florida Atlantic University. Ty shares his career journey from Syracuse University to Fort Bragg, and now to FAU, discussing the challenges and insights gained from working in both collegiate and tactical settings. The conversation delves into the importance of coaching the person, not just the athlete, and the value of building genuine connections with athletes to enhance their performance and personal growth.
Take Aways:
- Ty Curtis emphasizes the importance of coaching the person, not just the athlete.
- Building genuine connections with athletes enhances their performance and personal growth.
- Ty's career journey includes experiences in both collegiate and tactical settings.
- The transition from tactical to collegiate coaching offers unique challenges and insights.
- Coaching requires understanding the underlying motivations of athletes.
- Ty values honesty and proactivity in his coaching philosophy.
- The importance of being adaptable and open to new experiences in coaching.
- Ty's respect for the military influences his coaching style and perspective.
- The role of strength and conditioning in athlete development is multifaceted.
- Ty encourages athletes to face challenges head-on and learn from them.