Matt Rhodes

Matt Rhodes is a tremendous resource for our readers. He brings that hard-to-find mix of real-world playing and coaching experience. Rhodes started his collegiate career as a lacrosse player at the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 1994-1996. He later transferred to the University of Arizona, where he played football from 1996-1998. After college, he played arena football for the Richmond Speed before suffering a career-ending neck injury. After his playing career, Rhodes coached football at the University of Richmond and later interned for Buddy Morris at the University of Pittsburgh. After eight years as a personal trainer, he is back in the collegiate ranks as a strength and conditioning coach with stops at Yale, the University at Albany, and the University of Rhode Island, where he worked with Dan Hurley. Rhodes competed in powerlifting from 2001-2014. His geared numbers include a 930 squat and a 605 bench. His raw numbers include a 650 squat, 485 bench and a 760 deadlift, all done in the 308-pound class. Currently, Rhodes oversees the strength and conditioning program at Morehead State where he works directly with football, men's and women's basketball, volleyball, baseball, and softball. He also oversees all injured athletes and handles their rehab programs as they make their way back to "return to play" status.

 
Volume Training: Week 2
Volume Training: Week 2
Volume Week 2 under my belt, which isn't expanding. I'm on the right track.
Volume Training: Week 1
Volume Training: Week 1
Volume Cycle Week 1 in the books. Soreness has set in.
GPP/Restoration Training: Week 3
GPP/Restoration Training: Week 3
Last week of GPP Cycle in the books and the progress is slow, but steady. I won't win the race, but I should finish.
GPP/Restoration Training: Week 2
GPP/Restoration Training: Week 2
Week 2 of my GPP cycle is in the books and has feeling 43.
Tier System: A Winter Training Cycle in the Books
Tier System: A Winter Training Cycle in the Books
A review of my implementation of Joe Kenn's Tier System.
GPP/Restoration Training Cycle: Week 1
GPP/Restoration Training Cycle: Week 1
GPP/Restoration Cycle is underway. This is wildly underwhelming, but I'm enjoying it.
Week of March 4th
Week of March 4th
End of 3 successful cycles. Taking inventory and I'll know what tweaks I need to make to hit my goals in June.
Week of Feb 25th
Week of Feb 25th
Finishing a cycle and checking my progress.
Annual Plan
Annual Plan
I stumbled into some free time at work today and the brain started rolling.
Week of Feb 18th - New Cycle
Week of Feb 18th - New Cycle
Up-to-date training log - FINALLY!
Week of Feb 11th
Week of Feb 11th
Not a lot of news. Another successful week piled on top of other successful weeks. This is how progress is made.
Week of February 4th
Week of February 4th
Another week down. Feeling really good, despite the reduction in staff. Sleep deprivation will catch up eventually.
Week of January 28th
Week of January 28th
Bench work is progressing. Body is feeling pretty good.
Week of January 21st Training
Week of January 21st Training
Week 3 in the books. Nothing special. Just some consistent work getting done.
Taking a Backseat in the Weight Room
Taking a Backseat in the Weight Room
Coaching according to Rhodes.
Week of January 14th Training
Week of January 14th Training
A successful week in the books and a lesson learned about focus and making excuses.
Friday Training: Deadlift
Friday Training: Deadlift
Week 2 of the cycle nearly complete (1 more lift) and I'm on track. The start of school will try to interrupt this, but I won't let it.
Coaching: Young Coaches/Interns/GA's
Coaching: Young Coaches/Interns/GA's
Some advice for younger coaches, interns and GA's.
Wednesday Training: Bench
Wednesday Training: Bench
Productive Bench day even with a little hiccup.
Monday Training: Squat
Monday Training: Squat
Good start to the week. Feeling great.
First Week of New Program (4 workouts)
First Week of New Program (4 workouts)
The first week of the new training cycle is completed and I'm re-energized. Nothing special. Just some simple, focused work.
Training Is Winding Down for the Year
Training Is Winding Down for the Year
Last installment of 2018.
Wednesday/Friday Training
Wednesday/Friday Training
A solid week under my belt. Noticing progress in my shoulder. Gotta keep that train rolling.
Sunday/ Monday Training
Sunday/ Monday Training
Enjoying some relatively unorganized training before January hits.
Post-Semester Meetings
Post-Semester Meetings
Random thoughts after a staff meeting.
Friday Training: Deadlift
Friday Training: Deadlift
Good finish to my semester. Looking forward to finishing this cycle and playing around for few weeks before I get back on an organized training plan.
Wednesday Training: Bench
Wednesday Training: Bench
Boring, yet effective workout.
Monday Training: Squat
Monday Training: Squat
Post-surgical Squat PR! No need to say more. Monday was a good day.
Monday Training: Bench
Monday Training: Bench
Pain-free Benching?
Sunday Training: Deadlift
Sunday Training: Deadlift
Really good day with some oddly pain-free Benching.
Wednesday Training: Deadlift
Wednesday Training: Deadlift
Another short week because of travel, but it was a good workout. Plugging along like the tortoise.
Monday Training: Squat
Monday Training: Squat
Homecoming in Arizona and a Monday workout that was far better than expected.
Wednesday Training: Squat
Wednesday Training: Squat
Did the work today, but it wasn't my best. The schedule and fatigue are taking their toll. The good thing is it's happening later this year than usual.
Monday Training: Deadlift
Monday Training: Deadlift
Deadlifting, Squatting and a few experiments. Good day in the weight room.
Friday Training: Squat
Friday Training: Squat
Another week in the books and a new toy showed up, so it got used immediately.
Wednesday Training: Deadlift
Wednesday Training: Deadlift
Heavier weight vest and Deadlifting - not a great combo.
My Preliminary Thoughts on The Tier System
My Preliminary Thoughts on The Tier System
Bus rides, reading and some new ideas.
Monday Training: Squat
Monday Training: Squat
Good Squats and a little forward thinking to NOV with Wendler.
Tuesday Training: Squat and Wednesday Training: Bench
Tuesday Training: Squat and Wednesday Training: Bench
A screwed up week, but I'm staying on track. Using it to finish one cycle and get ready for the next.
Friday Training: Deadlift
Friday Training: Deadlift
Training, Friday, cleaning the weight room and thoughts drifting to the weekend (which I don't really have).
Wednesday Training: Bench
Wednesday Training: Bench
Bench weights seem to be increasing. The program is working. I just have to stay smart and therein lies the challenge.
Monday Training: Squat
Monday Training: Squat
Fat-Shaming to success.
Wednesday Training: Deadlift and Thursday Training: Bench
Wednesday Training: Deadlift and Thursday Training: Bench
Back to back training days went well. Time to get away from the weights until Monday and get some walking/conditioning in on the road.
Did I Do a Good Job?
Did I Do a Good Job?
I'm guessing that other strength coaches think about this too. I can't be the only one, right?
Monday Training: Squat
Monday Training: Squat
Rain and some deep knee bends to start the week.
Friday Training (at Wendler's)
Friday Training (at Wendler's)
Training, football, Popeye's and a great weekend.
Sometimes "Good Enough" is Good Enough
Sometimes "Good Enough" is Good Enough
The best exercise to accomplish a certain goal isn't always the best thing to do.
Wednesday Training: Squat
Wednesday Training: Squat
Deep knee bends, stairs and nice weather.
Monday Training: Bench
Monday Training: Bench
Good start to the week. Rain from the hurricane on the Atlantic, cancelled 6am lift I wasn't notified about and it's Monday.
Wednesday and Friday Training
Wednesday and Friday Training
Keeping the training train rolling with some minor adjustments.
Coaching: Young Coaches and GA's
Coaching: Young Coaches and GA's
Some coaching wisdom for young coaches and GA's.
Monday Training: Deadlift
Monday Training: Deadlift
Football season is in full swing and so is my training. Life is good.
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Training: Beginning of new cycle
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Training: Beginning of new cycle
Great week of training. Finally settling into a nice groove that feels really good.
Wednesday Training
Wednesday Training
Nothing special today, but I did figure out what exercises I can do... so there's a silver lining.
Did I Do a Good Job?
Did I Do a Good Job?
With our football season opener right around the corner I wonder if I did a good job preparing our kids?
Friday and Monday Training
Friday and Monday Training
Old, broken and stubborn. Only way I can go is up.
Wednesday Training: Deadlift/Bench
Wednesday Training: Deadlift/Bench
Good day until I hurt myself!
Monday Training: Squat
Monday Training: Squat
Football camp is over, school has started and my schedule is set. Everything is in place for a solid semester of training.

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