DiscoverThe Athletic Edge Podcast#23 | The Metrics That Matter In Athlete Development & Pro Sport with Tanner Care
#23 | The Metrics That Matter In Athlete Development & Pro Sport with Tanner Care

#23 | The Metrics That Matter In Athlete Development & Pro Sport with Tanner Care

Update: 2025-08-25
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In this conversation, Tanner Care, the director of performance for the BC Lions and Vancouver Bandits, shares his extensive journey in strength and conditioning. He discusses the importance of maximizing athletic potential, the transition from U Sports to NCAA, and the differences in training models. Tanner emphasizes the significance of individualization in training, long-term athletic development, and the evaluation processes for athlete readiness. He also highlights the importance of speed development, deceleration training, and the use of metrics to guide athlete development. Tanner concludes with insights on balancing professional and personal life as a coach.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Tanner Care and His Journey 
03:56 Transitioning from U Sports to NCAA: A Strength Coach's Perspective 
11:10 Long-Term Athletic Development Philosophy 
18:24 The Importance of Speed Development in Non-Track Athletes 
24:00 Integrating Deceleration and Change of Direction Training 
26:38 The Harmony of Skill and Physical Qualities 
29:56 Metrics That Matter in Athletic Performance 
34:42 Understanding Athlete Trends and Ecosystems 
36:24 Navigating Athlete Buy-In and Health 
39:34 Implementing Health-Focused Training 
42:19 Game Day Preparation and Performance 
45:34 Underappreciated Training Qualities in Experienced Athletes 
47:45 Finding Balance in Professional Coaching

Links:

IG: @coach.care

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#23 | The Metrics That Matter In Athlete Development & Pro Sport with Tanner Care

#23 | The Metrics That Matter In Athlete Development & Pro Sport with Tanner Care

Liam Evans