Debunking myths on Strength and Conditioning and Youth Athletic Development with Athletic Skills. Designed to show Sports Coaches and PE Teachers how they can simply and practically impact athletes movement and physical development in a fun way in their environment without the need for a S&C coach.
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Debunking myths on Strength and Conditioning and Youth Athletic Development with Athletic Skills. Designed to show Sports Coaches and PE Teachers how they can simply and practically impact athletes movement and physical development in a fun way in their environment without the need for a S&C coach.
How to Develop Speed and Agility That Transfers to On-Pitch Performance with James Nolan
Athletic Skills Podcast
52 minutes
9 months ago
How to Develop Speed and Agility That Transfers to On-Pitch Performance with James Nolan
🚀 Speed and agility can be the difference in winning and losing—but are you training them effectively?In this episode, we sit down withJames Nolan, First-Team Strength & Conditioning Coach at Cardiff Rugby, to break down how to develop speed and agility that actually transfers to game performance.With a background spanning rugby, football, and elite athlete development, James shares insights into:🏃 Why many S&C coaches struggle with speed & agility training.🏉 How to develop speed and agility that transfers to game based improvements to team sports.📊 The key physical qualities behind acceleration, deceleration & change of direction.🔄 The role of gym training vs. on-field drills in developing faster athletes.⚡ How return-to-play protocols can rebuild speed & confidence post-injury.If you're a coach, or practitioner looking to learn more about making your athletes faster, bridge the gap between the gym and on-pitch performance, this episode is packed with practical insights!Key Takeaways & Timestamps📌 0:00 – How James Nolan built his career in elite S&C📌 3:00 – Why coaches struggle with speed & agility training📌 7:30 – How gym-based training impacts sprinting & agility📌 12:00 – Developing acceleration, deceleration, and change of direction📌 18:00 – Open vs. closed agility drills: When and how to use them📌 24:00 – Why warm-ups are a hidden weapon for speed & movement skill📌 30:00 – Return-to-play protocols: How to safely rebuild speed after injury📌 37:00 – How to make agility drills more game-relevant📌 45:00 – James’ advice for grassroots coaches developing young athletesLinks & Resources📩 Connect with James Nolan on LinkedIn🔔 Subscribe for More! Found this episode helpful? Like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more interviews with elite coaches and sports practitioners.Instagram: athleticskillseducationEmail: info@athleticskills.co.uk#SpeedTraining #Agility #StrengthAndConditioning #AthleteDevelopment #Rugby #SportsScience #Coaching
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Athletic Skills Podcast
Debunking myths on Strength and Conditioning and Youth Athletic Development with Athletic Skills. Designed to show Sports Coaches and PE Teachers how they can simply and practically impact athletes movement and physical development in a fun way in their environment without the need for a S&C coach.
