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Red Oak High School
Block Zero ProgramNick Crouse, USAW
Cell: 712-621-6425
Email: [email protected]
Twitter/Instagram: @ROTigerStrength
Influences● NHSSCA
○ Gary Schofield, Kevin Vanderbush, Micah Kurtz
among others.
● Red Oak Coaches - Past & Present
○ Barry Bower, Mark Erickson, Tiegen Podliska, Nate
Rouse, Josh Kippley, Dan Pollock, Ryan Gelber,
Maddie Gelber, Sueann French.
● Joe Kenn & Dr. Michael Yessis (Books)
○ Tony Stewart for his insight on how he utilizes the
1x20
Literature & Resources
Where does it fit?
Core Values
1. DO NO HARM - Risk vs Rewarda. Kids want to be better for sport, not better at lifting
2. Move Well - Movement Patterns and Mobility
3. Move Strong
4. Move Fast - Speed Development & COD
5. Succeed - In sport and in life! “Be Good People.”
#EarnEverything
Core Values
THIS is what should
motivate us daily!
#EarnEverything
Block Zero Structure
vs
Where it Started
● 9th-12th Classes
● All ability levels and students mixed
● Tried to find a safe way to train ALL students
● How do we bridge the gap?
Block Zero Structure
● Movement Based
○ Allows for consistent language within program
○ Easy plug and play as students progress
○ Eliminate stigmas attached to movements by sport
coaches
Block Zero Structure
● Identify core movements
○ Squat, Hinge (Clean & Deadlift), Horizontal Press, Etc.
● Fit to program style
○ Tier system
○ Progressions/Regressions fit into exercise pool
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Block Zero Programming
● Started with split lower/upper program
○ 3x12/3x10 scheme
○ Once technical failure was reached, set was finished
● Transitioned to Tier System
○ “How do we bridge Block Zero to Tier?”
Block Zero Programming
● Started 1x20 programming this fall with great results
○ Emphasises movement quality over numbers
● Frequency of movements allows for better motor control
● Meets students where they are
● Allows students to monitor growth continuously
Block Zero Programming
Moving Forward
● Utilize with 6th-8th students in summer program
● New facility will allow for 7th & 8th S&C Classes
“It’s not about the X’s and O’s, but about the Jimmy and Joes.”
Acknowledgements
● My Fiancé Samantha
● Red Oak Community School District
○ Students
○ Coaches
○ Administration & School Board
● NHSSCA
Nick Crouse, USAW Cell: 712-621-6425
Email: [email protected]
Twitter/Instagram: @ROTigerStrength
Facebook: Red Oak Community High School
Strength & Conditioning
#EarnEverything
