#21 | Balancing Strengths and Weaknesses in Athlete Development with Josh Bray

28/07/2025 41 min Episodio 22
#21 | Balancing Strengths and Weaknesses in Athlete Development with Josh Bray

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Join the team! Evans Performance Online Training Information: https://evansperformance.my.canva.site/SummaryIn this conversation, Coach Josh Bray shares his journey in the coaching profession, detailing his experiences and insights into athlete development. He discusses the importance of off-season programming, evaluating athlete qualities, and balancing strengths and weaknesses. Josh emphasizes the significance of play in sports, the need for adaptability in coaching, and the lessons learned from elite athletes. The conversation highlights the fluid nature of coaching and the importance of creating an enjoyable environment for young athletes.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Coach Josh Bray 01:19 Josh Bray's Journey in Sports and Coaching 04:47 Day-to-Day Life as a Strength and Conditioning Coach 06:30 Key Considerations for Off-Season Programs 09:33 Understanding Athlete Qualities: Bucketing and Archetyping 15:37 Differentiating Between Muscular and Elastic Athletes 18:35 Programming for Different Sports and Athletes 21:46 Training Structure and Consistency 24:15 In-Season Programming and Adaptability 30:55 The Importance of Play and Movement Quality 36:40 The Role of Early Specialization in Youth SportsLinks:IG: @jbraythecoachConnect 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.

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