In episode #12, Francesco Ruffolo, Head of Youth S&C and Assistant S&C Coach of Pallacanestro Reggiana, join us.
In this episode:
- What is Long-Term Athlete Development, and why is it essential for coaches and parents to understand?
- Early Specialization - risks associated;
- What role does biological age play compared to chronological age in athlete development?
- What comes first when building a young athlete? What physical skills should be focused on first?
- What’s the role of fundamental movement skills in setting the foundation for advanced athletic performance?
- Olympic lifts: when to introduce them to young athletes and why?
About Francesco:
- Head of Youth S&C and Assistant S&C Coach of Pallacanestro Reggiana, since 2022;
- Worked as Assistant S&C Coach at Purdue University;
- Worked as Strength & Rehab Specialist at Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln;
- Social Media: @ruffoloperformancecscs
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