How many times a year can a good coach peak their athletes?
Bondarchuk: Some athletes have a short peak condition, some have long peak conditions. Some athletes may achieve 3 in a good system and some may achieve 4 in a good system. It all the depends on the individual. What do you do as a coach when you encounter an athlete that is no longer progressing in your system? Bondarchuk: Some athletes have incredible talent in the beginning and some have a very good ability to develop strength and speed. Some athletes might not have the same ability to continue to grow because of genetics, they might put in a lot of energy but their result may still not grow. Some athletes might grow a lot in another system. Tamm and Sedych always grew. They were the special athletes that continued to progress over time, some others grow and grow and grow but then their body makes a defense and they can no longer grow. How can the US university system fix the underdeveloped high school athletes in regards to hammer and even shot put and discus? Bondarchuk: The Soviet
