Apply advanced periodization tactics—fatigue management, strength-quality sequencing, and transfer-focused exercise selection—that drive measurable gains faster than standard programs, setting you apart from every “average” coach in your market.
MASTER WRITING EVERY PROGRAM
Stop Designing Every Program from Scratch—Master Seamless Periodization in 48 Hours.
- Expert Information
- Practical Takeaways
- Optimized Client Outcomes
Feeling Lost Writing Program After Program?
Over 90% of coaches write programs in isolation with no planning ahead.
Most coaches understand how to write single training sessions or short blocks, yet many struggle when it comes to designing cohesive, long-term training plans. Without a structured and strategic approach, training can quickly become random, causing athletes and clients to plateau or regress. Poorly designed programs fail to manage fatigue effectively, lead to stalled progress, and ultimately cause frustration for both the coach and the athlete. To truly unlock continuous results, coaches need a proven method for creating organized, progressive training cycles that build upon each other seamlessly, year after year.
Master Periodization In Our Two day Seminar
Join our two-day Periodization Seminar and master the art of designing optimized, long term training cycles. Led by Coach Dale Hansford, industry veteran with over 15 years of experience, this event combines cutting-edge research and practical application, ensuring you leave with a clear, effective plan to maximize strength and athletic performance.
Over two intensive days, you’ll master the principles of effective periodization—from short training cycles to year-long plans. You’ll learn how to set loading parameters, manage fatigue, and adapt every strategy to each athlete’s needs.
Every concept comes with clear theory and hands-on examples. You’ll also receive a complete guide containing all seminar notes and reference materials.
Why Attend
Design Training Cycles That Never Stall
Master the exact framework for mapping micro-, meso-, and macrocycles so your athletes keep progressing and hit peak strength or performance on schedule—no more plateaus or guesswork.
Walk Away With Plug-and-Play Programming Tools
Leave the room armed with ready-to-use templates, loading schemes, and exercise-rotation charts you can implement in Monday’s sessions for instant, visible improvements.
Earn a Competitive Edge That Clients Notice
Don't just take our word for it.......
He is an expert in program design
“Whenever I speak to Dale, I know I am dealing with an expert in program design and periodization”
Ethan Mckenzie
Personal Trainer & Online Coach
Great Teacher
“What Dale does is break down extremely complex topics, making them easy to understand”
Tess Browning
S&C Coach
Day 1 Schedule
Periodization Theory and Application
Periodization History
Periodization Terms and Components
Include definitions, physiological adaptations, training methods and examples, transfer and time, decay
– Strength Adaptations
– Endurance Adaptations
– Muscular Adaptations
– Neurological adaptations
Strength Quality Definitions & Examples
Maximal Strength, Relative Strength, Absolute Strength, Optimal Strength, Functional Hypertrophy, Hypertrophy, Strength Endurance, Work Capacity, Concentric Strength, Eccentric Strength, Isometric Strength, Speed Strength, Reactive Strength, Explosive Strength, Starting Strength
Periodization and Fatigue
– Muscular System
– Nervous System
– Hormonal & Immune System
– Soft Tissues
Periodization and Accommodation
– Training Stress
– Movement Patterns
– Individual Accommodation
Logistical factors
– Transfer
– Phase Potentiation
– Transmutation
– Decay and Detraining
– Interference
Periodization Planning
– Components
– Macrocycle
– Mesocycle
– Microcycle
Micro-Cycle considerations
– Components, Composition
Meso-Cycle Considerations
– Length, Volume & Intensity Considerations, Meso-Cycle Periodization
Macro-Cycle Considerations
– Length
– Volume
– Intensity Periodization
– Exercise Periodization
Base Periodization Models
Linear Periodization
– Linear Periodization base structure
– Intensity-Volume parameters
Phase Undulating Periodization
– Phase Undulating Base Structure
– Accumulation
– Intensification
– Intensity-Volume parameters
Strength Quality Selection
– Macrocycle intensity
– Macrocycle volume
Individual influencing factors on Loading Parameters
Exercise selection and Periodization
– Determining factors on exercise selection
– Determining macrocycle exercise selection
– Exercise selection testing
Long Term Periodization – 12-52 weeks
– Macrocycle Structure
– Long Term Progression
– Macrocycle Changes
– Assessment of macrocycle effectiveness
– Long Term Strength structure
– Long Term Hypertrophy structure
– Long Term Body Composition structure
Long Term Trainee Development
Attendee questions will be answered.
Day 2 Schedule
Periodization for Strength and Power
Strength and Power Periodization History
Examples of Successful Systems in Strength and Power Sports
– Soviet
– Bulgarian
– Westside
– Bondarchuk
Strength Development Methods
Eccentric Training Methods
– Submaximal Extended Eccentric
– Supramaximal Eccentric
Isometric Training Methods
– Yielding
– Overcoming
– Functional Isometrics
– Isotonic-Isometric Combination
– Isometric-Isotonic Combination
Power Development Theory
Power Devlopment Methods & Application
Starting Strength Training Methods
– Concentric
– Ballistic
Explosive Strength Training Methods
– Bands
– Chains
– Ballistic
– Jumps
– Olympic Lifting Variations
Reactive Strength Training Methods
– Myotatic
– Ballistic
– Jumps
Training Transfer Theory and Methodology
Exercise Transfer Considerations
– General training
– Specific Training
– Identifying Weaknesses
Strength Quality Transfer Considerations
– General Training transfer
– Specific Training transfer
Determining Strength and Power needs
– Correlations for Major Sports
– Determining strength and power needs – Individual Assessment
Strength and Power Sport Periodization Theory
Strength and Power Sport Periodization Components & Design
General Physical Preparation
– Considerations, Purpose, Time, Individualization
Specific Physical Preparation
– Considerations, Purpose, Time, Individualization
Power Conversion Period
– Considerations, Purpose, Time, Individualization
Pre-Competition Period
– Considerations, Purpose, Time, Individualization
Competition Period
– Considerations, Purpose, Time, Individualization
Transition Period
– Considerations, Purpose, Time, Individualization
Periodization Models for Strength and Power Sports
– Linear
– Phase Undulating
– Block
– Wave
Final questions and Wrap up
Here's how it works...
Step 01
Register & Reserve Your Seat
Join Coach Dale Hansford and fellow motivated coaches for an intensive two-day, in-person learning experience in Melbourne. Immerse yourself in expert-led presentations, practical workshops, and interactive discussions designed to elevate your coaching skills.
Step 02
Deep Dive Into Periodization And Programming
Gain deep insights into advanced periodization strategies, training variables management, and programming nuances. Understand exactly how to design cohesive training cycles, select optimal exercises, and strategically plan for strength, hypertrophy, power, and athletic performance.
Step 03
Apply Ready Made Systems The Next Day
Leave equipped with actionable frameworks and proven systems you can apply immediately. Confidently design long-term, results-focused training programs that consistently deliver measurable progress for your athletes and clients.
What you'll learn
Master Advanced Periodization Models
Delve into linear, undulating, and block periodization strategies, understanding how to apply each model effectively to optimize strength and performance outcomes.
Develop Comprehensive Training Cycles
Learn to construct cohesive macrocycles, mesocycles, and microcycles, ensuring each phase builds upon the last for sustained athlete development.
Optimize Training Variable
Gain insights into manipulating volume, intensity, frequency, and exercise selection to tailor programs that meet individual athlete needs and goals.
Enhance Strength And Power Development
Explore methods to improve various strength qualities, including maximal, relative, and explosive strength, integrating them seamlessly into training plans.
Implement Effective Fatigue Management
Understand the physiological aspects of fatigue and recovery, learning to balance training stressors to prevent overtraining and promote adaptation.
Apply Practical Programming Frameworks
Walk away with actionable templates and systems that can be immediately implemented to elevate your coaching practice and athlete results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. We start with a concise refresher on core programming concepts so every coach is on the same page, then progressively layer more advanced periodization methods. Each element of the seminar is paired with multiple real life examples and templates, ensuring you can translate theory into action no matter what your coaching level. If you’re already writing programs and looking to make them systematic and effective, you’ll gain clear frameworks you can apply the very next week.
Absolutely! Whilst a portion of the course will concentrate on sporting and athletic applications of strength training periodization, the theory will be applicable for all clientele that strength trains.
Yes! Not only will be the base content provide many examples on the development of maximal strength, the content presented will be tailored to the seminar attendees.
No, there are no pre-requisites for this seminar. However, a basic knowledge of strength training and program design is highly recommended to ensure the content is applicable.
For those that are unsure of their program design skills, the Program Design Mentorship is an ideal introduction to strength training program design.
Yes! Each attendee will be provided with a comprehensive workbook that not only contains every slide presented, but also a plethora of additional resources.
Yes, we offer group discounts for groups of three or more who register together. To receive a group discount invoice, please email us directly.
The start & finish time for the seminar is 8.30AM-6PM on both Saturday, and Sunday.
There will be a lunch break of approx. 60MIN both days. Short, 5-10MIN breaks will be had between sections of the seminar.