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

04/08/2025 1h 1min Episodio 23
#22 | Building Stronger, Faster, Healthier Soccer Players with Malorie Henderlong

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Join the team! Evans Performance Online Training Information: https://evansperformance.my.canva.site/SummaryIn 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.Chapters00:00 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 AthletesLinks:IG: @malorie_henderlongConnect 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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