The 8/5/3 eBook

The "why" behind the program

Author

Phil Reichhoff
August 25, 2025

“Weak things break”

- Louie Simmons

Over the past 10 years, I’ve been fortunate to work with athletes at the NCAA Division I, professional, and youth levels. Alongside formal study and experiences around the world, I’ve developed a method that has guided how I train athletes of all ages, as well as the general population. I recently put these ideas into a short eBook, sharing the approach that’s shaped my coaching journey.

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The 8/5/3 Method - Explained

The 8/5/3 Method is a system that can be applied to any level, any age, and any sport. This adaptable and scaleable framework draws from the fundamentals of strength and conditioning and is rooting in research. Tested in the trenches this is a program for everyone. In this manual you will learn the "why" behind the 8/5/3 framework and how it can be applied.

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