#17 | Effective Training Strategies for Young Athletes with Kevin Carr
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Summary:
In this conversation, Kevin Carr shares his extensive experience as a strength and conditioning coach, focusing on the development of young athletes. He discusses the importance of general physical development, setting standards for training, and the need for effective communication with both athletes and their parents. Kevin emphasizes the significance of plyometric progressions, managing training volume, and the long-term benefits of instilling a love for exercise in young athletes.
Chapters
Training Young Athletes: Goals and Approaches
Managing Overconfident Young Athletes
Movement Screens and Exercise Selection
Strength Training Progression for Youth
Bilateral vs. Unilateral Training: Finding Balance
Adapting Training During Growth Spurts
Plyometric Training: From Landing to Elasticity
Advanced Techniques: Incorporating Depth Drops
Managing Training Volume for In-Season Athletes
Conditioning: Timing and Implementation
The Benefits of Low Volume Training
Evolution of Training Practices at MBSC
Underrated Exercises for Young Athletes
Links:
IG: @kev_in_carr
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