IGCT Episode #142: Ashley Jones - ”Treat People Like The Individuals They Are”

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Ashley Jones MSc CSCS  began his career as a professional strength and conditioning coach with the Sydney Kings Australia National Basketball League team in 1992. Prior to that, he had been working with amateur teams and the fitness industry since 1978. 

He has been employed by the Australian and New Zealand national squads, Canterbury Crusaders, Newcastle Knights, Parramatta Eels and Northern Eagles.

He is currently also working with the Scotland national squad in preparation for Rugby World Cup 2015.

Ash was awarded an honorary position at Bond University in Australia as an Adjunct Assistant Professor and has now worked in three professional sports (basketball, rugby league, and rugby union) across four countries (New Zealand, Australia, Japan and Scotland).

In this episode we discuss:

His Strength and Conditioning journey.

His Humanistic vs Mechanistic philosophy.

How he looks for inspiration outside of his sport/profession.

How he individualizes pr0grams for his athletes.

Advice he has for young strength coaches.

Best piece of coaching advice.

Their favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation