Is earlier always better? In this episode, we break down the truth about youth sports specialization — when it helps, when it hurts, and how to make the right call for your child. Learn what the research says about injury risk, long-term performance, and why multi-sport athletes often have the upper hand. A must-listen for parents navigating the balance between passion and pressure in youth sports. Want to WATCH this episode? Click HERE! Have a question for the podcast? Go HERE to get it an...
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Is earlier always better? In this episode, we break down the truth about youth sports specialization — when it helps, when it hurts, and how to make the right call for your child. Learn what the research says about injury risk, long-term performance, and why multi-sport athletes often have the upper hand. A must-listen for parents navigating the balance between passion and pressure in youth sports. Want to WATCH this episode? Click HERE! Have a question for the podcast? Go HERE to get it an...
057: A Method for Boosting Throwing Velocity & Reducing Pain Through Brain-Muscle Connection
The Athletic Potential Podcast
22 minutes
6 months ago
057: A Method for Boosting Throwing Velocity & Reducing Pain Through Brain-Muscle Connection
In this episode, I dive into a powerful yet often overlooked method for improving throwing performance: strengthening the brain-muscle connection. By improving how your nervous system communicates with your muscles, you can throw with more velocity and less pain. I break down how this connection works, why it matters for throwers, and specific strategies to help you train it effectively. 🧠💪 What you’ll learn: • What the brain-muscle connection is and how it affects throwing • How to activat...
The Athletic Potential Podcast
Is earlier always better? In this episode, we break down the truth about youth sports specialization — when it helps, when it hurts, and how to make the right call for your child. Learn what the research says about injury risk, long-term performance, and why multi-sport athletes often have the upper hand. A must-listen for parents navigating the balance between passion and pressure in youth sports. Want to WATCH this episode? Click HERE! Have a question for the podcast? Go HERE to get it an...
