Comprehensive Curriculum

Master athlete assessment, program design, and in-session decision making within the Conjugate Method.

Practical Knowledge

Learn from decades of hands-on coaching experience refined under the guidance of Louie Simmons.

Certification

Earn the Westside Certified Conjugate Fundamentals (CCF) certificate upon completion, showcasing your expertise in enhancing athlete performance.

About the Course

Designed for those seeking to elevate their training, this course immerses you in the intense, results-driven philosophy that made Westside Barbell the "Mecca of Powerlifting". You will learn to treat every training session as an assessment, utilizing key performance indicators (KPIs) and feedback loops to create truly individualized programs that evolve with your athletes. Beyond the X’s and O’s, you will discover how to forge mental toughness and build an environment where accountability and competition drive continuous improvement.

Meet Your Coach, Tom Barry

Mentored by the late Louie Simmons, Tom Barry now leads Westside Barbell, dedicated to preserving the gym’s legendary culture while evolving its educational reach. He focuses on translating Westside’s rigorous philosophy into actionable frameworks, empowering a new generation of coaches to apply the Conjugate Method with clarity and intent.

Curriculum Overview

8 Chapters · 72 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to Westside Barbell

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      Welcome to the Internship

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      Westside Barbell’s Ethos – “Strength above all else”

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      Westside Barbell's Ethos Quiz

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      The Weight Room Culture – “Iron Sharpens Iron”

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      The Weight Room Culture Quiz

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      Non-Negotiable Standards – “No Excuses. Never Quit.”

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      Non-Negotiable Standards Quiz

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      Mental Toughness – Training the Mind for Elite Performance

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      Mental Toughness Quiz

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      The Westside Environment – “Breeding Ground for Strength”

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      The Westside Environment Quiz

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      Applying Westside’s Principles in Your Own Setting

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      Applying Westside's Principles Quiz

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      Conclussion

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    Athlete Assessment Techniques

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      Assessment Introduction

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      The Rationale for Assessment

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      Strength and Science in Balance

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      Louie's Philosophy: The culture of Constant Observation

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      Distilling It into a Toolkit

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      Athlete Assessment in Practice

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      Stand-Alone Assessment Cadence

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      Building the Hierarchy of Improvements

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      The Dynamic Effort Day as Evaluation

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      Conversations as Assessment

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      Self-Assessment as a Coach

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      The Balance Between Data and Culture

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      Application with Interns

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      Maintaining Westside's Spirit

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      The Assessment Toolkit Blueprint

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      Althete Assessment Quiz

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    Program Design Strategies

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      Micro and Macro

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      What Periodization Means

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      Louie's Lesson with Traditional Linear Periodization

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      The Westside Microcycle

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      The Three-Week Wave (Mesocycle)

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      The Macrocycle and Peaking

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      Training the Mind as Well as the Body

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      Key Lessons for Novice Coaches

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      Program Design Quiz

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    Exercise Selection and Execution

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      Exercise Selection and Execution Introduction

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      Why Exercise Selection Matters

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      Main Exercises: Max Effort and Dynamic Effort

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      Accessory and Repetition Work

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      Variation and Avoiding Stagnation

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      Choosing Exercises: Tools For A Job

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      General Physical Preparedness and Recovery

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      Technique, Precision, and Intent

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      Exercise Selection and Execution Quiz

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    Key Performance Indicators and Progression

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      Key Performance Indicators and Progression

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      What Makes a Good KPI?

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      Purpose and Carryover

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      Structure and Progression

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      Creating a Feedback Loop

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      Practical Advice For Novice Coaches

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      Conclusion

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      Key Performance Indicators Quiz

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    Feedback Loop and Lessons

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      Feedback Loops and Coaching Lessons Introduction

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      Every Week Is a Feedback Loop

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      Ask The Right Questions and Use Context

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      Build Two-Way Communication

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      Reflect and Learn From The Athlete

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      Read, Study, and Collaborate

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      Feedback Techniques I Use

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      Conclusion

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      Feedback Loop and Lessons Quiz

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    Adapting Programs and Developing Your Coaching Identity

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      Adapting Programs and Developing Your Coaching Identity Introduction

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      Adapting To Injuries, Equipment and Schedules

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      Developing Your Coaching Identity

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      Pulling It All Together

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      Adapting Programs and Coaching Identity Quiz

  8. 8

    One Pagers and Putting It All Together

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      One Pagers and Putting It All Together Introduction

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      Conclusion

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