IGCT Episode #184: Henk Kraaijenhof - “Can’t Turn A Donkey Into A Race Horse”




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Summary: <p>For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com</p><br> <p>Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei</p><br> <p>Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com</p><br> <p>Strength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.com</p><br> <p>Strength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.com</p><br> <p>Henk Kraaijenhof coaching credentials include Nelli Cooman, Merlene Ottey, Troy Douglas and Tennis star Mary Pierce. His specialties are the physical and mental coaching, in particular stress and stress management and the methodology or training. When you consider both Ottey and Douglas ran world class times in their 40’s, something is working.</p><br> <p>Henk Kraaijenhof currently works for Vortx and his blog is helpingthebesttogetbetter.com.</p><br> <p>He has published work in performance, training systems and protocols for elite athletes and has also conducted research in the development and application of scientific training systems. Henk is also involved in scientific research projects in human sports performance in Norway, Estonia, Italy and the Netherlands. He is currently also working as a mentor for the Olympic coaches and Olympic talent coaches in Holland.</p><br> <p>In This Episode We Discuss:</p><br> <p>His journey into the field.<br>Biggest mistake he has made as a Fitness Business owner.<br>Can you truly improve speed.<br>How he protects athletes from injury.<br>How he incorporates mental conditioning into his training.<br>Best piece of advice he has ever received for working with coaches.<br>His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.</p>