Listen "#23 | The Metrics That Matter In Athlete Development & Pro Sport with Tanner Care"
Episode Synopsis
Join the team! Evans Performance Online Training Information: https://evansperformance.my.canva.site/SummaryIn this conversation, Tanner Care, the director of performance for the BC Lions and Vancouver Bandits, shares his extensive journey in strength and conditioning. He discusses the importance of maximizing athletic potential, the transition from U Sports to NCAA, and the differences in training models. Tanner emphasizes the significance of individualization in training, long-term athletic development, and the evaluation processes for athlete readiness. He also highlights the importance of speed development, deceleration training, and the use of metrics to guide athlete development. Tanner concludes with insights on balancing professional and personal life as a coach.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Tanner Care and His Journey 03:56 Transitioning from U Sports to NCAA: A Strength Coach's Perspective 11:10 Long-Term Athletic Development Philosophy 18:24 The Importance of Speed Development in Non-Track Athletes 24:00 Integrating Deceleration and Change of Direction Training 26:38 The Harmony of Skill and Physical Qualities 29:56 Metrics That Matter in Athletic Performance 34:42 Understanding Athlete Trends and Ecosystems 36:24 Navigating Athlete Buy-In and Health 39:34 Implementing Health-Focused Training 42:19 Game Day Preparation and Performance 45:34 Underappreciated Training Qualities in Experienced Athletes 47:45 Finding Balance in Professional CoachingLinks:IG: @coach.careConnect 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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