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John Morales
Speed and performance coach, Invivo Strength
Are We Overcomplicating Youth Development? | John Morales
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JohnMorales
Speed and performance coach, Invivo Strength
Are We Overcomplicating Youth Development? | John Morales
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What we talked about
Speed and performance coach John Morales of Invivo Strength asks whether kids today are actually softer or a product of the environment adults created, and breaks down genetics vs. training, training age vs. real age, the role of technology, and how coaches and parents can better support young athletes.
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What we learned
- Kids didn't create their environment: if adults make everything safer, easier and more protective, we can't only blame kids for how they respond.
- Genetics and environment both matter: both shape an athlete.
- Training age is not real age: when kids should start lifting depends on training age and biological age.
- More tech is not always better: more technology doesn't always mean better athletes.
- Meet kids where they are: coaches and parents should adapt to today's athletes instead of overcomplicating development.
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Who should watch
parents of young athletes, youth coaches and strength trainers.
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