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In this episode, we talk about:
Critique of outdated ‘toughness drills’ and the common disconnect in current football strength and conditioning practices.
Emphasis on purposeful, game-specific training methods designed for optimal player performance and sustained effort.
The importance of recovery and building a robust conditioning base lies in moving beyond purely sprint-focused or excessively hard workouts.
Insights on simplifying training programs to amplify results, encouraging coaches to avoid social media trends and focus on effective, fundamental principles.
The necessity of training methods directly translates to improved game-day performance, focusing on sustained effort, speed, and recovery throughout a football match.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - The Nebraska Influence on Early Training
00:33 - Coach A’s Experience in Texas High School Football
01:45 - What Does Modern Football Conditioning Look Like?
04:20 - Replicating Game-Like Asymmetry in Conditioning
07:45 - The Problem with ‘Toughness’ Drills and Over-Distance Training
09:03 - The Importance of Purposeful and Engaging Training
12:05 - The Dangers of Overtraining Before Explosive Work
14:16 - Balancing Sprint-Based Movements with Overall Conditioning
20:41 - The Most Misunderstood Position Group: The ‘Bigs’
25:06 - How to Build a Quality Program Without a Certification
29:56 - Structuring a Year-Long High School Training Program
35:04 - Integrating Football Drills and Phasing Out Mechanical Work
36:10 - Key Data Points for High School Coaches to Track
39:20 - Structuring Practice for Optimal Learning and Recovery
45:33 - Outro/How to Connect with Terrence Kennel
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