Quote Originally Posted by perman View Post
Does that mean your athletes have to train 9-11 or more times a week? I can see how professional athletes do this, but it sounds like a lot for people working or studying on the side.
They don't have to train that much, but they choose to. This is because, as Rip said, they are athletes. To get good at a highly technical skill (like the snatch and C&J) it takes a lot of practice. But to engage in better, higher level practices, they need to be stronger so they can practice their skills (the snatch and C&J) with heavier weights. And yeah, it is a lot of work for people working or studying on the side. That's why not many people do it. I am fortunate enough to coach two highly motivated and talented athletes who push each other.