133: Overloading The Chassis

Periodization Is Not Dead: Tactical Training, Contrast Work, and Real-World Readiness Coach Giovani, Coach Brent Phillips, and Coach Matt unpack the claim that “periodization is dead” and argue that the real issue is not periodization itself, but bad, dogmatic takes stripped of context. They connect training theory to tactical athletes, selection prep, and the practical reality that most people need a plan that balances readiness, recovery, and performance.We discuss why training must match the athlete’s environment, why contrast training can be useful for advanced athletes, and how intent, buy-in, and logistics matter just as much as the programming on paper.