Listen "Speed training in team sports; profiling, mechanics and the importance of eccentric training with Mike Young (Owner of Athletic Lab & Director of Performance at North Carolina Courage)"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Performance Consultant and Owner of Athletic Lab, Mike Young. Mike first came on the podcast in episode 3 so this part 2 has been a long time coming. Mike is a world renowned strength and conditioning coach with a background in track and field. As we discuss, Mike has many strings to his bow with international speaking engagements, Director of Proformance, coaching consultancy and of course, being the owner of an amazing facility in North Carolina, Athletic Lab. Enjoy.
Who is Mike Young (background, education and current role)?
Speed in team sports
Profiling with limited tech
Where do we spend our time?
Acceleration mechanics
Progressions
Focusing on the detail
Teaching large groups
Structure
Fitting it in during the season
Microdosing speed
Strength & power sessions
Eccentric training
Benefits of that training modality
Usability in different populations
Planning and periodising eccentric focused exercises
Injury risk mitigation
Mike can be found on Twitter @MikeYoung
Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com.
Enjoy
PP
Who is Mike Young (background, education and current role)?
Speed in team sports
Profiling with limited tech
Where do we spend our time?
Acceleration mechanics
Progressions
Focusing on the detail
Teaching large groups
Structure
Fitting it in during the season
Microdosing speed
Strength & power sessions
Eccentric training
Benefits of that training modality
Usability in different populations
Planning and periodising eccentric focused exercises
Injury risk mitigation
Mike can be found on Twitter @MikeYoung
Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com.
Enjoy
PP
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