School Sports are back in Session: Are Your Kids Overtraining? The Truth About Metrics in Youth Sports – GUESTS: Austin Addington-Strapp & Joe Matovich
Description
What if more training wasn’t always better? In this episode, Trevor sits down with Austin Addington-Strapp, co-founder of a cutting-edge youth athlete training business, and returning guest Joe Matovich, to dive into the real story behind performance metrics, overtraining, and how to train smarter—not just harder.
Austin shares how his business got started, the kinds of athletes they work with (hint: it's not just elite-level teens), and why tracking the right metrics is changing the game for youth sports development. From movement performance testing to Dutch hormone panels, these guys are redefining what it means to train with intention.
In this episode:
Why traditional training methods can lead to burnout or plateau
The most commonly used metrics—and which ones really matter
How functional medicine testing (like the DUTCH test) reveals hidden issues
The science behind overtraining, and how it impacts both performance and recovery
Real-life examples of how adjusting metrics changed athlete outcomes
A sneak peek at Austin’s brand-new training facility and where to connect with him
If you're a parent, coach, or just passionate about youth sports, this episode is packed with insights to help young athletes thrive long-term—not just in the next game.
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