Building a Winning Program: How Scott Caulfield Transformed Athlete Training with Volt
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Summary of Article:
During the pandemic, Strength & Conditioning Coach Scott Caulfield used Volt to manage training for over 350 athletes across 17 teams, ensuring individualized, effective programming even in remote settings.
Why Volt Worked:
Annual Planning Tool – Simplified year-round programming and periodization
Adaptable Workouts – Personalized for different skill levels, injuries, and equipment access
Anytime Access – Athletes trained consistently and independently
Results That Matter:
8,900+ workouts completed in 2020
Boosted athlete engagement and autonomy
Streamlined programming across teams, saving coaches time and driving progress
With Volt, Scott turned a crisis into an opportunity to elevate performance and efficiency campus-wide.
The Challenge of Orchestrating Training for a Diverse Athlete Population During a Global Pandemic
Scott Caulfield, the previous Director of Strength & Conditioning at Colorado College and now at Norwich University, faced the enormous task of overseeing training for over 350 student-athletes across 17 NCAA DI and DIII teams. This challenge was further compounded by the Covid-19 pandemic, which required all training to be conducted remotely. Tailoring training programs for a wide range of skill levels, sports, competitive calendars, and physical limitations while keeping everyone engaged and motivated became an even greater logistical feat.
Why Scott Chose Volt
Scott knew there had to be a better way. He envisioned a training platform that could cater to each athlete's unique needs, offering:
Individualized Workouts: Programs that adapt to equipment limitations or injuries, ensuring safe and effective training for everyone.
Progress Tracking & Recognition: A way for athletes to monitor their progress and celebrate their achievements, fostering motivation and a sense of accomplishment.
Accessibility Anywhere, Anytime: A platform that empowers athletes to access their training program whenever and wherever they are, fostering consistency and ownership over their fitness journey.
Scott’s search led him to Volt where he found the features he was looking for and more…
“We love the annual plan feature as well as being able to adjust individual
programs in the app, even when we’re in the middle of a training session.”
Favorite Volt Feature
Scott's favorite feature of Volt is the Annual Planning/Periodization tool. This centralized command center allows him to create and manage the entire year's training program from day one, with each team's progression clearly mapped out. This level of organization significantly simplifies the management of such a diverse group of athletes.
The Results
Upon implementing Volt, Scott witnessed a significant improvement in his program, even during a time of crisis. His own organization and level of efficiency skyrocketed, and the engagement of the athletes he trained followed.
8,900+ workouts completed by student-athletes in 2020.
Centralized Program Management: With all team programs and progressions accessible in one place, collaboration among coaches became effortless.
Increased Athlete Engagement: Athletes raved about the app's user-friendly interface and appreciate the ability to track their progress and celebrate milestones. This newfound autonomy fostered ownership and motivation.
Improved Program Efficiency: Volt streamlined the process of program creation and delivery, freeing up valuable time for Scott and his team to focus on athlete development and coaching.
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