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210: World Cup reflections (with John Pryor and Leigh Egger)

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Release Date: 11/18/2019

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Summer is in full swing and we've got a lot of different ideas on our mind: why social media turns us into absolutists, how every tool has a place, what we are doing to continue adapting training to COVID-19, and how to make the best brisket. We cover them all on this week's episode, with a few rants mixed in as well. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at:  » More notes: This episode is brought to you by . Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives. Our site July site theme is physical education, so check back for more...

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When it comes to player development, it can be surprisingly hard for a large federation to make an impact at the individual player level. At the USTA, Johnny Parkes has been trying to identify where they can make most impact with young players. Their conclusion: the warm up. As physical literacy declines in young athletes, a good warm up can help ensure players are prepared for the ever-increasing physical demands of the international game. On this week's episode he joins us to discuss some of the strategies they are using to develop players. For more information on this topic, read the...

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Physical education is a hot topic in the athletic development world recently. Simply put, kids need more quality physical education. But what exactly does a good PE class look like? On this week's episode coach and PE teacher Andy Stone takes us inside how he designs PE class, what coaches can learn from PE, and tips on teaching movement. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: » More notes: This episode is brought to you by . Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives. If you like this topic, check back in July as our site...

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In many parts of the world, the lockdown is coming to an end and training restrictions are slowly being lifted. The same is true for us. On this episode the podcast we look at how we are returning to training with our athletes, including what logistical and programming changes we're making. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: » More notes: This episode is brought to you by . Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives. The June site theme is performance health, so stay tuned for lots of new content on the topic. Back in...

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Frans Bosch has made coaches rethink how how we approach strength and conditioning. Rather than thinking just about muscles and strength, strength and conditioning can be use to enhance motor learning and coordination. His new book on agility comes out in June and we had the chance to sit down with him to discuss the topic. We cover the role of perception in agility, intrinsic learning through sport, groups of attractors, strategies to strengthen cocontractions, and the role of classical strength training. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: » More notes: ...

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Underdogs come and go, but Gonzaga University's basketball team keeps coming back. The small school team is the perennial overachiever and strength coach Travis Knight has been there the whole time. He joins this week's podcast to discuss the unique team culture and process that helps them keep up with their bigger budget competitors, as well as his approach to training agility for one of the most demanding sports out there. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: » More notes: This month’s site theme is change of direction and agility. Stay tuned to the...

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Snow sports run the gamut from acrobatic jumping and high speed downhill, to long distance endurance. Tschana Schiller has supported them all in more than a decade with US Ski and Snowboard. Athletes face unique demands on the snow, and she looks to find the best ways to support them off the snow.She joins us on this week's episode to talk about the demands of snow sports, with a deeper look at cross-country skiing and supporting athletes remotely through velocity-based training. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: » » More notes: This month’s site...

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For all the talk about velocity-based training, in many cases the programs don't look that different than load-based programs in the end. Maybe a few kilos there or a bit more intent there. Does those differences matter? Simon Overkamp works with the top throwers and handball players in Germany and he joins us this week to take a look at some of the research he is doing on the topic and his best practices for velocity-based training. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: » » More notes: This month’s site theme is training the legs. Stay tuned to the site...

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On our last episode we looked at how some youth and amateur coaches are dealing with the current pandemic. This week we get some feedback from the pro level with Mike Potenza. He shares how the San Jose Sharks are managing their athletes through this situation and how that compares to a typical offseason approach. We also discuss training flexibility, his in-season training philosophy, player monitoring, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: » More notes: This month’s site theme is training the legs. Stay tuned to the site this month as we explore...

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We are entering uncharted territory for coaches. The current pandemic as turned our life, our cities, our culture, and our teams into chaos. Sport will always play a back seat to the greater society, but coaches can still be more important than ever in these difficult times. For athletes, some sort of activity can help keep their minds off all the stress around them. On this week's podcast we invite some coaches from our team of contributors to share how they are managing their team and specific training methods they are turning to. For more information on this topic, read the complete show...

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When it comes to field sport training, our go to resource is John Pryor. The Rugby World Cup just came to an end, so it is a good time for us to check in with him and his colleague Leigh Egger about their experiences preparing Fiji Rugby. They also dive into the evolution of their new training app focusing on the foundations of performance: core strength and hip function. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2019/11/hmmr-podcast-episode-210-world-cup-reflections-with-john-pryor-and-leigh-egger/

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