Subject: A StrongFirst certification is not a participation trophy
A StrongFirst certification is not a participation trophy
January 19th, 2026 at 11:00 am MDTJose Luís Cortina, StrongFirst Certified Team Leader and the author of today’s message to StrongFirst certified instructors.The day you pass is the day your real work begins. The certificate on your wall is a permission to represent a training s ...
A StrongFirst certification is not a participation trophy
January 19th, 2026 at 7:14 am MDTJose Luís Cortina, StrongFirst Certified Team Leader and the author of today’s message to StrongFirst certified instructors.The day you pass is the day your real work begins. The certificate on your wall is a permission to represent a training s ...
From self-doubt to “Sinister”
January 15th, 2026 at 11:00 am MDTStrong by Choice: From Self-Doubt to Sinister[Article]I entered adulthood convinced I wasn’t good at sports—and never would be. I didn’t grow up with any inspiring role models, and my experience with physical education at school didn’t exac ...
From self-doubt to “Sinister”
January 14th, 2026 at 2:30 pm MDTStrong by Choice: From Self-Doubt to Sinister[Article]I entered adulthood convinced I wasn’t good at sports—and never would be. I didn’t grow up with any inspiring role models, and my experience with physical education at school didn’t exac ...
“Onward, gallant ladies, gallant gentlemen.”
January 13th, 2026 at 11:00 am MDTThe way you carry your strength matters. “We could use a return to gallantry,” a recent newspaper column by Peggy Noonan, is a subtle reminder.Gallantry is being the victor and refusing to humiliate. It’s Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox treat ...
“Onward, gallant ladies, gallant gentlemen.”
January 13th, 2026 at 7:21 am MDTThe way you carry your strength matters. “We could use a return to gallantry,” a recent newspaper column by Peggy Noonan, is a subtle reminder.Gallantry is being the victor and refusing to humiliate. It’s Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox treat ...
Training minimalism: a study
January 8th, 2026 at 11:00 am MDTLast year, a team of French and Canadian scientists published a study investigating “the development of minimalist forms of practice among recreational athletes.” Messrs. Quidu, Favier-Ambrosini, and Delalandre framed minimalism as a rebellion ...
Alumni Pricing—Plan Strong™
January 8th, 2026 at 10:01 am MDTLadies and Gentlemen, To help you stay sharp, StrongFirst offers special Alumni Pricing. We invite you to re-attend any special event you've attended in the past at 50% off the full registration price. (This offer cannot be combined with other di ...
Training minimalism: a study
January 8th, 2026 at 6:46 am MDTLast year, a team of French and Canadian scientists published a study investigating “the development of minimalist forms of practice among recreational athletes.” Messrs. Quidu, Favier-Ambrosini, and Delalandre framed minimalism as a rebellion ...
TOS Seniors/TLs call invitation - 08:00 PST
January 7th, 2026 at 5:41 pm MDTTeacher of Strength, Please join me and our colleagues on January 28th at 08:00 PST. By January 19th, please submit your best idea on how we could make our certs even better: the curricula, the operations, you name it. Send them directly to pavel@ ...