Walter Grandez MS, CSCS, RSCC, is the Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Philadelphia Union (MLS). Previously, he spent time as a strength and conditioning coach at the U.S. Olympic Training Center, Philadelphia Phillies L.A. Galaxy, and USA Rugby. It was a pleasure to hear his story and approaches he utilizes with a variety of age groups.

He can be reached on Twitter @walter_grandez and Instagram @walter.grandez