In this episode, host Liam Evans interviews Rob Anderson, owner of The Athlete Academy, a strength and conditioning business in Scotland focused on youth athletic development. Rob shares his extensive experience working with youth athletes and emphasizes the importance of starting training at a young age to build a solid foundation of movement skills. He discusses the significance of individual improvement, the balance between competitiveness and skill development, and the integration of strength and conditioning into sports training. Rob also highlights the need for a holistic approach to training, focusing on movement competency and gradual progression in complexity. The episode delves into injury prevention, age-appropriate training, and the importance of tying strength and conditioning back to specific actions in the sport.

Chapters

• Introduction to Youth Athletic Development
• Early Specialization in Strength and Conditioning
• Balancing Competition and Individual Progress in Training
• Baseline Testing and Progress Monitoring
• Phases of Athletic Development Program
• Addressing Injury Prevention and Management
• Determining the Appropriate Age for Strength and Conditioning
• Integrating Strength and Conditioning into Sport-Specific Training
• Data Collection and Progress Reporting to Parents

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