High School S&C with Monte Sparkman

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There are great strength and conditioning coaches working with athletes of all levels. Coaches working with youth and high school athletes are often overlooked.

It takes tremendous skill to teach inexperienced athletes how to train, lift weights, and move the proper way.  Monte Sparkman is one of those coaches.  Monte is the Director of Athletic Performance at Richland High School and the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA) Texas State Director.  Liberty is pleased to have Monte as a guest on our blog.

 

Liberty Performance Training: Why do you like training high school athletes? 

Monte Sparkman: I enjoy training high school athletes because I have the ability to positively impact the lives of young people.

 

 

Liberty Performance Training: What are some of the most common deficiencies you see in your athletes? 

Monte Sparkman: Some of the most common issues I see in the athletes I train are the lack of  general physical preparation (GPP) and general strength.

 

 

Liberty Performance Training: Do you set goals with your athletes? If yes, how? 

Monte Sparkman: I am in constant communication with our athletes regarding expectations and goals moving forward. Record boards are great reminders of progress.

 

 

Liberty Performance Training: What is your favorite quote?

Monte Sparkman:  “It’s easier to build strong children, than to repair broken men.”  -Fredrick Douglas

 

 

Monte is a great follow on Twitter and Instagram, regularly showing videos and images of him and his athletes training.  You can follow him here @MonteSparkman 

Liberty Performance Training was founded in Phoenix, Arizona in May of 2015 with the primary goals of increasing individual athletic performance, motivation, and quality of life for athletes at any level. We are more than just a fitness gym, above all else, our coaches truly care about each and every athlete they work with.  We espouse integrity, work ethic, and performance outcomes above anything.