Unlocking Athletic Potential: Insights from Jim Kielbaso
Discover the essential elements of long-term athletic development with world-class strength and conditioning coach Jim Kielbaso. In this episode, we explore how foundational movement skills and balanced training can elevate young athletes and influence their long-term sports engagement and success.
- In this episode:The definition and importance of athletic development in youth
- How motor skills, balance, coordination, and sensory processing build athleticism
- The role of sports coaches versus athletic development coaches
- The correlation between athletic competency and multi-sport participation
- The impact of access to athletic coaching on confidence and skill
- Challenges and misconceptions around youth strength and conditioning
- How to integrate athletic development into school curriculums and coaching practices
- The influence of social media and parental perceptions on youth sports choices
- Recognizing signs of overtraining and preventing athlete burnout
- The significance of physical recovery and understanding individual athlete readiness
Resources & Links:
International Youth Coaches Association (IYCA)
Follow Jim on Instagram @jimkielbaso
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