_{The off-season for a strength athlete will differ based on the needs and the goals of the athlete.  Using a concurrent training model, we can address multiple adaptations within the same mesocycle while shifting the priorities of the training over time. That said, no single best progression model exists and some element of specificity should always be present.  Balancing the prioritization of weak points, refinement of technique and increasing lean body mass concurrently requires a nuanced and creative approach with a thorough understanding of intent, context and needs of the individual. This talk will discuss the interplay between variables and propose an alternate viewpoint to progress training over the course of the off-season.}

_{Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching.  He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years’ experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics.}

_{Paul is also the Co-Founder of Coaches Corner University, an online platform providing a post-graduate level education in all things coaching.  As a competitive powerlifter, he has been ranked in the Top-20 All-Time in 2 different weight classes with best lifts in competition being an 805lbs Squat, a 430lbs Bench Press, a 725lbs Deadlift and a 1960lbs total. He is currently preparing for his first bodybuilding show in November 2022.}

_{Paul lives in Ottawa, ON with his wife and MAP Coach Olivia Michaud, their 3 dogs Stella, Beefcake and Porkchop.}