#17 | Effective Training Strategies for Young Athletes with Kevin Carr

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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