EP. 11 - Strategy vs Tactics

“All men can see the tactics whereby I conquer, but none can see the strategy out of which victory is evolved.” - Sun Tzu⁣ ⁣ “Strategies require thought. Tactics require observation.” - Patton⁣ ⁣ The terms tactic and strategy are often confused: tactics are the actual means used to gain an objective, while strategy is the overall campaign plan, which may involve complex operational patterns, activity, and decision-making that govern tactical execution⁣ ⁣ For our athletes, we start with their goals, then backward plan the strategy, and lastly, layer in the tactics. ⁣ ⁣ In this episode we discuss:⁣ - Coaching strategy versus random tactics⁣ - Training for long term progression vs training for the ‘Gram⁣ - Well-meaning coaches who don’t understand the difference between strategy and tactics⁣ - ‘Accidental’ progress is different than sustainable improvement.⁣ - Tactics vs strategy in the world of strength and conditioning.⁣ - Tactics vs strategy in the world of CrossFit⁣ - The law of the instrument. Aka if you only have a hammer in your toolbox, everything looks like a nail. ⁣ - Our own lessons learned and changing our mental models. ⁣ ⁣ Take a listen and let us know what you think!