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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* Critique of outdated ‘toughness drills’ and the common disconnect in current football strength and conditioning practices.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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