Coaches Need Models, Not More Information | Ep.8 with Jamie Smith

Most coaches are solving the wrong problem. In this episode's discussion, we talk to Jamie about why better results start with better models. And how the way you understand movement can improve both pain management and performance. We also discuss client-led coaching, breathing as a sensory tool, bone-first thinking, movement strategies, pain narratives, and why “stability” is often misunderstood. Jamie also gives us insights from coaching elite powerlifters, including how to create more movement options, manage load, and know when to focus on technique or take a broader view. If you want to coach smarter, communicate better, and stop mistaking symptoms for the real problem that may be occuring within your systems, this episode is for you. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Coaching Models and Better Problem-Solving 02:12 - Why Coaches Need Training Models 11:37 - Jamie’s Coaching Model: Inputs Shape Outputs 19:06 - Client-Led Exploration 24:08 - Breathing Drills as Sensory Practice 32:50 - Top-Down and Bottom-Up Constraints 40:05 - Bone-First vs. Muscle-First Thinking 53:29 - Pain, Biomechanics, and Better Narratives 1:01:22 - Moving Beyond Pain-Focused Coaching 1:07:23 - Building More Ways to Load and Move 1:16:45 - External Load vs. Internal Load 1:21:36 - Helpful and Harmful Training Narratives 1:33:08 - Relative Motion vs. Movement Orientation 1:39:09 - Solving Technique Breakdowns as Skills 1:43:21 - Why “Stability Training” Misses the Point 1:50:25 - Mentorship, Learning, and Closing Thoughts Connect with us on instagram: Follow Jamie @j.smith.culture Our page: @projectstrengthcast Kaushal: @kaushal_ironcreed Jay: @jay.tries.to.move Tapas: @the.quadzilla Shop at Siege Fitness for the most premier comp standard equipment you can find in India: https://www.siegefitness.in Follow Siege Fitness on instagram: @siegefitnessindia