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Grant joins Brandon in Denver again to talk about coaching athletes for the CrossFit Open. Brandon reveals how he prepares his athletes both in the off season and how his programming changes leading up to February Open season. Energy system training, prioritization of strength training, skillwork and nutrition recommendations are discussed as well as Coach Heavey's #1 tip to make sure you are prepared for the volume required to place well in the Open. While chatting coaching and programming, the gentlemen enjoy Leopold Bros. Maryland Style Rye Whiskey. [1:30] It's coming [3:00] Strength cycle timing [4:10] NFL off-season comparison [5:17] If you're not strong enough... [7:10] Energy systems [8:49] In-season vs off-season nutrition [10:17] Glycolytic and sugar as a fuel [11:52] Building up to the volume [13:04] Does your weakness matter relative to The Open? [13:48] Chest to bar example [15:24] This is the fun time of the year [17:24] Seriously [18:10] Heavey's #1 recommendation [20:35] Maryland Style Leopold Bros Rye Whiskey