As we head into summer, many coaches explore what it means to have a well conditioned team. Check out the full discussion on our last episode of the season!
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# 113 – Speed Training
What goes into training speed for athletics? Coach Bres breaks down all the components of a solid speed training program for high school athletes.
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# 112 – Speed & Agility Feat. Ricky Igbani
Ricky Igbani gives hustle new meaning with all the projects he has taken on! We get to know him and talk speed and agility on today’s episode.
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# 111 – Assessment – Part 2: What & Examples
On part 2 of this podcast series, Coach Bres uses his team and assessment model as an example of what can be done in high school strength and conditioning.
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# 110 – Assessment – Part 1: Why & How
Data, assessment, and testing have long been a part of S&C. Chalk Talk sets out to help coaches and teachers navigate their testing in this two-part series.
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# 109 – The Rotational Athlete feat. Matt June
Who is considered a rotational athlete and do you have to train them in a specific way? We bring on Matt June to discuss and define rotational athletes.
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# 108 – Trap Bar vs. Conventional Deadlift
The deadlift has many variations and uses. Today we focus on the similarities and differences between the trap bar and conventional barbell deadlift.
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# 107 – 7-12 Fit For Life feat. Brandon Siegel
Brandon Siegel joins the podcast to discuss how he has structured his 7-12 Fit For Life PE curriciulum at Fullerton Public Schools in Nebraska.
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# 106 – Training Adaptations – How Long?
How long will it take me to see results? Students and athletes want to know ‘how long’ it takes for their bodies to start changing as they train.
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# 105 – Dance Fitness feat. Alexa Cavallo
We are excited to welcome Alexa Cavallo to the PLT4M instructor team! Check out this introduction to Alexa and how she teaches dance fitness to students.
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# 104 – Sport-Specific Training
In a debate that has persisted for decades, the battle rages on! Sports Specific training always brings lots of questions to the table of S&C.
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# 103 – Return To The Weight Room feat. Adam Hughes
Schools are getting the opportunity to head back to in-person training and look to return to the weight room. Check out Coach Hughes’ approach!
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