SYC 2024 Breakout: Jason Gonzalez on Strength and Conditioning

Strong Youth Conference 2024 - Youth Strength & Conditioning - Jason Gonzalez

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Join Jason Gonzalez as he shares his expertise on strength and conditioning tailored for youth athletes. In this insightful and engaging talk, Jason discusses evidence-based approaches, the importance of developing foundational movement skills, and how to make training enjoyable for kids. Whether you're a parent, coach, or young athlete, you'll walk away with actionable tips to optimize athletic development and performance.

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0:00 - Introduction and Overview
1:04 - Goals of the Presentation
2:26 - Study on Character Building and Adult Influence
3:15 - Understanding Evidence-Based Training
6:13 - Jason's Background and Training Philosophy
10:00 - Addressing Youth Burnout and Long-Term Development
12:25 - Principles of Strength Training and Injury Reduction
18:02 - Starting Strength Training for Youth
23:43 - Understanding Sprint Training and Rest
28:02 - Conditioning Strategies for Various Sports
31:42 - Agility, Speed, and Plyometric Training
36:03 - Importance of Strength for Sprinting and Jumping
38:15 - Coordination Development for Youth Athletes
40:44 - Issues with High School Training Programs
42:15 - Making Training Enjoyable for Kids
43:00 - Audience Q&A

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