#22 | Building Stronger, Faster, Healthier Soccer Players with Malorie Henderlong

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Summary

In this conversation, Malorie Henderlong, the women's soccer strength and conditioning coach at Auburn University, shares her journey into strength coaching, emphasizing the importance of building relationships with athletes and educating them about their training. She discusses the misconceptions surrounding strength and conditioning in soccer, the significance of individualized fitness programs, and the need for speed and acceleration training. Mallory also addresses the challenges of in-season training, the rising concern of ACL injuries in women's soccer, and the importance of preparing athletes for life after college. Throughout the discussion, she highlights the role of mental health and support in athlete development.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Strength and Conditioning Coaching 
06:39 Navigating Strength and Conditioning Misconceptions 
12:12 Preseason Testing and Conditioning Strategies 
18:18 Individualizing Fitness and Conditioning Programs 
25:24 The Importance of Speed and Acceleration Training 
30:28 Managing Athlete Load and Fatigue 
36:17 Strength Training and Injury/ACL Prevention 
47:04 Life After College Sports 
57:15 Building Relationships with Athletes

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IG: @malorie_henderlong

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