TriPhasic Training’s Blog
Triphasic Trinity of Transfer Principle
The Triphasic Trinity of Transfer (TTT) is the ultimate framework for turning gym strength into real-world performance. Built on the principles developed by Mike T Nelson and me, this system ensures that every ounce of effort under the bar transfers to where it matters most—on the field, in motion, and under competitive pressure. The TTT revolves around three core steps: applying the 3×3 Principle, which aligns strength, power, and speed phases with transfer mechanisms; building training around Functional Transfer Complexes (FTCs) that replicate sport-specific rhythms and muscle coordination; and validating progress through field testing to ensure every adaptation carries over to performance. By combining precise biomechanics, neurological efficiency, and progressive overload, TTT creates a seamless bridge between the controlled environment of the weight room and the dynamic, unpredictable demands of sport. It’s not about chasing strength numbers—it’s about developing athletes who can express their power and speed at full capacity when the game is on the line.
Neuro-Optimal Synchronization Principle
The Neuro-Optimal Synchronization Concept is a revolutionary pre-training approach that prioritizes the brain before the body, using advanced neurological methods to synchronize brainwave activity, balance hemispheric communication, and prime the nervous system for elite performance. This short but powerful sequence—combining Reflexive Performance Reset (RPR), the Game Day GOAT Drill, and the Water Bag Run—activates the brain-muscle connection, enhances focus and coordination, and corrects compensatory movement patterns in under four minutes. By aligning the brain and body before training begins, athletes experience improved reaction time, sharper motor control, and greater injury resistance, entering every session in a fully optimized neurological state.
Coaching Contamination Principle
In 2008-09, I discovered something that changed the way I approach athlete testing forever: the people conducting the tests can unintentionally influence the results. During a four-week project measuring everything from power output to DC potential, I noticed that when my assistant—who was upbeat and encouraging—led the testing, athlete results improved dramatically. When I repeated the tests while keeping expectations low, the numbers dropped back down. It became clear that positivity, belief, and enthusiasm—valuable in coaching—were contaminants in data collection. That moment taught me that human influence, even when well-intentioned, can distort performance outcomes, and true testing integrity requires emotional neutrality.
Load Recovery Trigger Principle
The Load Recovery Principle is a revolutionary approach to athlete performance that teaches coaches how to balance stress and recovery for optimal results. Instead of treating recovery as an afterthought, this principle shows how to apply the right type, amount, and timing of recovery based on each athlete’s unique workload. By understanding the Load Recovery Trigger—a continuum that indicates when and how much recovery is needed—coaches can prevent overtraining, enhance adaptation, and sustain peak performance throughout the season. Learn how intelligent recovery strategies, data-driven monitoring, and targeted recovery methods can turn training into a precise system for performance optimization, injury prevention, and athlete longevity.
Rest Recovery Gap Window Principle
The Rest Recovery Gap Window Principle is a performance-based recovery strategy developed from years of athlete testing using the OmegaWave system, revealing that immediate post-workout recovery methods like compression or light cycling may actually limit true recovery. By waiting two to six hours after intense training before performing recovery work, athletes allow the parasympathetic nervous system to activate and the body to reset, leading to significantly better restoration and readiness scores. This evidence-backed approach helps reduce fatigue, improve adaptation, and maximize recovery efficiency for both elite and recreational athletes. Learn how timing your recovery can unlock your body’s full regenerative potential.
Cal Dietz at the Kids Table
In this episode of The Kids Table, renowned strength and conditioning coach Cal Dietz unpacks the core principles behind his training practices and groundbreaking Triphasic approach. He explores what fuels athlete commitment, the importance of collaboration over competition among coaches, and the evolution of his ACL program—highlighting both causes and prevention strategies. Joined by industry leaders Justin Todd, Dose Khan, and Stephanie Mock Grubbs, Cal answers pressing coaching questions while addressing modern challenges such as online criticism, social media’s influence, and injury prevention from ACLs to Achilles tears. Blending decades of expertise with candid insights, this episode offers coaches and athletes alike practical wisdom and a rare look into the mindset of one of the field’s most innovative thinkers.
Morning Protocols for Boosting Metabolism and Enhancing Recovery
Discover an effective morning routine designed to boost your metabolism, accelerate fat burning, and enhance athletic recovery. Our detailed guide outlines scientifically backed steps—from strategic sunlight exposure to carefully selected low-insulin proteins and healthy fats like MCT oil, all optimized to stabilize insulin and activate essential metabolic enzymes. Additionally, we offer a specialized recovery protocol incorporating beneficial carbohydrates to replenish energy stores and support muscular recovery when you need it most. Whether you’re targeting fat loss or prioritizing recovery, these flexible protocols adapt easily to your schedule and goals, providing practical, tiered options to keep you performing at your best every day.
Concussion-Induced Stability Deficit Principle
Emerging research has revealed a critical link between concussion and future musculoskeletal injury, most notably a significantly increased risk of ACL tears. This connection, now defined as the Concussion-Induced Stability Deficit (CISD) Principle, highlights how post-concussive neuromuscular instability—particularly in the body’s double sling systems—can silently compromise athletic movement patterns for months or even years after the initial head trauma. By integrating simple yet powerful tools like the 2IU Method and Double Sling Stability System (DSSS) testing, alongside foot-level interventions like Spring Ankle Torque Training, coaches and clinicians can now screen, reset, and fortify athletes from the ground up. Recognizing and applying the CISD Principle enables a proactive approach to injury prevention—bridging the neurological and biomechanical gap between brain trauma and ACL vulnerability.
Understanding Skating Techniques in Ice Hockey
As a strength coach immersed in performance metrics across 14 sports, I was struck by how often perceived skating speed in hockey diverged from reality. One revealing instance involved NHL scouts incorrectly identifying the fastest player on my team—misled by choppy, rapid strides that appeared fast but were biomechanically inefficient. This “illusion of speed” underscores a critical misconception: true speed isn’t about how quickly a skater moves their feet, but how effectively they glide. Players like “Johnny Chop” may dazzle with quick foot turnover, yet it’s the “Glenn Glide” skaters—with fewer, longer, more forceful strides and extended blade contact—that consistently clock faster times. Emphasizing glide efficiency not only improves speed but also enhances endurance and reduces injury risk, making it a pivotal correction for coaches and scouts to embrace in their evaluations.
Optimizing Speed Development with the Mental Performance Supplement Synapsin Pro
Athletes striving to optimize their speed and power output should look beyond traditional stimulants and consider targeting the central nervous system directly—where performance is truly regulated. Synapsin Pro LPT, a non-stimulant neuro-support supplement, has demonstrated the ability to elevate D-C potential in the brain, a key biomarker correlated with peak readiness and explosive performance. In practical testing, athletes who consumed Synapsin Pro saw measurable improvements in sprint speed, jump height, and strength just one hour after ingestion—when their D-C potential increased to optimal levels. This supplement’s ability to reduce neuroinflammation, enhance dopamine receptor sensitivity, and support mitochondrial energy function makes it a powerful ally on high-output training days. For college athletes on a budget, even using Synapsin Pro just twice per week—on critical sprint or lower-body days—can yield significant performance gains throughout an entire summer training cycle.
