Ep. 094: Behind the Programming With Adrian Bozman 2023 Team Quarterfinal

Published: April 14, 2023, 11 a.m.

\u201cIn order to find the best team, you have to have not just a collection of individuals that are great, but they have to work together well, they have to be able to manage their respective strengths and weaknesses, they have to be able to strategize in the face of certain dilemmas so that they can succeed.\u201d
Inspired by the Run the Test series on the CrossFit Games YouTube channel, CrossFit Competition Director Adrian Bozman joins Adrian Conway and host Chase Ingraham on the podcast to go inside the programming for the 2023 Team Quarterfinal competition.
Programming for teams at any stage of competition provides a unique opportunity to test the group\u2019s communication, strategy, and problem-solving skills, in addition to athletes\u2019 fitness.
In today\u2019s episode, Boz \u2014 the lead programmer for the CrossFit Games season \u2014 dissects the four tests from the competition and provides insight into the movements, loads, test formats, rep schemes, strategies, and overall inspiration behind each one.
The trio also discusses the difference between test outcome and stimulus, important elements that are assessed in team competition, and programming that appropriately challenges and tests teams\u2019 capacities at the Quarterfinals stage.
Go inside Boz\u2019s mind to learn more about the programming process for team competition.
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Quarterfinals serve as the qualifying stage for Semifinals. Top Quarterfinal teams from each region will be invited to compete live at their respective Semifinal competition.
Here\u2019s the breakdown:
\u2014North America East \u2014 Top 40 teams
\u2014North America West \u2014 Top 40 teams
\u2014Europe \u2014 Top 40 teams
\u2014Oceania \u2014 Top 20 teams
\u2014Asia \u2014 Top 20 teams
\u2014South America \u2014 Top 20 teams
\u2014Africa \u2014 Top 20 teams
Presented by GOWOD.
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