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SYP Interview with Ben Barton, All American Decathlete

SYP Interview with Ben Barton, All American Decathlete

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Join us for this insightful episode of the Strong Youth Project podcast featuring Ben Barton, a collegiate track and field athlete at BYU. In this episode, Ben shares his journey through multiple sports, discusses the challenges of injury recovery, and offers valuable tips on injury prevention, recovery, and how to balance individual and team success. He also highlights the importance of proper coaching cues and positive reinforcement in sports development. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or parent, this episode is packed with practical advice to help young athletes thrive!

0:00 - Introduction to the Strong Youth Project podcast
0:18 - Ben introduces himself and his background (BYU track team, decathlon)
1:40 - Ben's track career through high school and college
2:10 - Ben's experience playing multiple sports throughout high school
4:00 - Ben's injury history
4:30 - Preventing injuries through warm-ups, hydration, nutrition, and sleep
6:20 - Ben’s experiences with different coaching styles 6:50 - Positive coaching cues: The importance of focusing on what athletes should do
8:50 - The importance of recovery
9:00 - Ben’s approach to recovery: Active and passive recovery strategies
9:18 - The importance of sleep in recovery and injury prevention
10:21 - Balancing individual and team success in track and field
11:46 - Ben’s favorite part of the Strong Youth Project: Providing accurate information to young athletes

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