The Athletic Edge Podcast

In this episode, strength and conditioning coach Tommy Hansen, discusses his background and experiences in the field. He emphasizes the value of internships, experience, and the challenges of training large groups. Tommy also highlights the importance of intent in training and the benefits of giving athletes autonomy. He shares his approach to engaging warm-ups and incorporating free play in training sessions. Additionally, Tommy discusses the significance of speed training in non-sprint sports and how to balance general and sports-specific training. Show Notes:Importance of Intent in TrainingAutonomy in TrainingThe Importance of Engaging Warm-upsIncorporating Free Play in TrainingBalancing Sprints and ConditioningThe Importance of Speed Training in Non-Sprint SportsBlending General and Sports-Specific TrainingIncreasing Swing Power and Shoulder SafetyManaging In-Season TrainingLess is More ApproachRetention and Building RelationshipsImpact on Athletes' DevelopmentBenefits of Small Group TrainingAddressing Concerns of ParentsLinks:IG: @tommy.hansen88Web: perform4lifetrainingsystems.comConnect with me:IG: Follow @evans.performance for additional insights and content.Newsletter: Join my newsletter (https://theathleticedge.beehiiv.com/subscribe?_gl=1*dpt3zl*_ga*MTM0MTIxOTI1Mi4xNzA3NDk3MzM0*_ga_E6Y4WLQ2EC*MTcwODIwNDE2MC4yMi4xLjE3MDgyMDQyMjIuNjAuMC4xODMwODIwMjUw*_gcl_au*MTkyMDc5ODQ3NC4xNzA3NDk3MzM0) for a deeper dive into the episodes and to keep up to date on the release of new episodes!Thank you for listening! Stay tuned for more valuable discussions on strength and conditioning with industry experts. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help us reach more listeners.About the Show:Welcome to "The Athletic Edge Podcast," designed for athletes, coaches, and parents interested in all facets of athletic development. Join me and esteemed guests from around the world as we delve into game-changing tools and expert insights covering strength training, performance enhancement, and long-term athletic development strategies. Uncover the keys to elevate your athletic potential and build your Athletic Edge.

In this episode, Liam Evans interviews Des Ryan, the Director of Performance and Coaching at Setanta College and former Head of Sports Medicine and Athletic Development at Arsenal. They discuss topics such as long-term athletic development (LTAD), the Arsenal Arrow approach to youth athletic development, the importance of progression and mastery, building relationships with young athletes, fitness testing and monitoring, incorporating strength training in busy schedules, growth and maturation considerations, and the debate between sport specialization and sampling. The conversation explores the topics of early specialization vs. sampling multiple sports, managing workloads in early specialization and community sports, preventing burnout and overuse injuries, monitoring workloads and readiness to train, balancing intensity and conditioning in younger age groups, and long-term athletic development advice for parents and coaches.Show NotesThe importance of Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD)The Arsenal Arrow ApproachProgression and Mastery in Youth Athletic DevelopmentBuilding Relationships and Creating a High Challenge, High Support EnvironmentFitness Testing and MonitoringIncorporating Strength Training in Busy SchedulesTraining Weeks at Arsenal AcademyGrowth and Maturation ConsiderationsSport Specialization vs. SamplingPreventing Burnout and Overuse InjuriesMonitoring Workloads and Readiness to TrainBalancing Intensity and Conditioning in Younger Age GroupsAdvice for Parents and CoachesConnect with the guest:Instagram: @desryan75X: @deasun0Connect with me:Instagram: Follow @evans.performance for additional insights and content.Newsletter: Join my newsletter for a deeper dive into the episodes and to keep up to date on the release of new episodes!Thank you for listening! Stay tuned for more valuable discussions on strength and conditioning with industry experts. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help us reach more listeners.

In this episode, Javier Mallo (Former Real Madrid S&C coach) and Elena Isla (Team doctor for Real Madrid's U19 team, Head of Medical Services for Spanish Basketball Federation) explore sports science and youth player development in football. They discuss education and qualifications, movement quality assessment, and injury management. Topics include the evolution of fitness coaching, early specialization versus general development, and the role of sleep and nutrition in recovery. From strength training progressions to building player relationships, this episode offers valuable insights for football enthusiasts at all levels.Show notes:Education and Qualifications in Sports Science: Understanding the importance of academic background.Assessing Movement Quality in Youth PlayersEvolution of Fitness Coaching in Football: Adapting to modern demands in the sport.Early Specialization vs. General Development: Finding the right balance for young athletes.Managing Growing Injuries in Youth Players: Strategies for injury prevention and management.Approach to Conditioning and RecoveryImportance of Sleep and Nutrition in RecoveryProgressions in Strength Training for Youth Players: Developing strength programs tailored to youth.Building Relationships and Buy-In with PlayersThank you for listening! Stay tuned for more valuable discussions on strength and conditioning with industry experts. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help us reach more listeners.Connect with me:Instagram: Follow @evans.performance for additional insights and content.Newsletter: Join my Newsletter for a deeper dive into the episodes and to keep up to date on the release of new episodes!Thank you for listening! Stay tuned for more valuable discussions on strength and conditioning with industry experts. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help us reach more listeners.

In this episode, Liam is joined by Alena Luciani, a strength and conditioning coach and founder of Training2XL. They dive deep into the world of strength and conditioning, particularly focusing on its importance in high school and college athletics. From discussing the transition from high school to college sports to addressing misconceptions in the field, Alena emphasizes the significance of qualifications, credible sources, and foundational movements in athletic development. They explore the nuances of creating effective training plans, the role of compound lifts, and their approach to strength training, offering valuable insights for athletes of all levels.Show notes:Importance of Strength and Conditioning in High School and CollegeTransitioning from High School to College AthleticsThe Role of Strength and Conditioning in Athletic DevelopmentThe Importance of Qualifications and Credible SourcesNeeds Analysis and AssessmentsCreating a Yearly Training PlanSequence of Events in Training ProgramFree Weights vs MachinesApproach to Core TrainingAdvice to Younger AthletesConnect with the guest:Instagram: @training2xlWebsite: training2xl.comConnect with me:Instagram: Follow @evans.performance for additional insights and content.Newsletter: Join my Newsletter for a deeper dive into the episodes and to keep up to date on the release of new episodes!Thank you for listening! Stay tuned for more valuable discussions on strength and conditioning with industry experts. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help us reach more listeners.

Welcome to The Athletic Edge podcast. I'm your host, Liam Evans, strength and conditioning coach and owner of Evans Performance. This is a podcast tailored for athletes, coaches, and parents interested in every facet of athletic development. Join me and guests from around the world as we dive into game changing tools and expert insights covering strength training, performance enhancement, and long term athletic development strategies. Uncover the keys to elevate your athletic potential, drawing from trusted resources to safely and effectively navigate your training and build your athletic edge.