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#12 – Sport-Specific Training: What Actually Works vs. What’s a Waste of Time
In this episode, we break down the myths and realities of sport-specific training. Should football players train differently than basketball players? How much sport-specific work actually helps? What’s useful, and what’s just a gimmick? We cut through the noise and focus on what truly develops better athletes.
Main Takeaways
* Over-Emphasizing Sport-Specific Lifts – Training movement patterns and athletic qualities is more effective than mimicking sport skills under load.
* Training Athletes by Sport Instead of Individual Needs – A unified approach to Strength & Speed training builds better all-around athletes, with adjustments based on experience, not just sport.
* Neglecting Sprint & Speed Development Across All Sports – Speed is a universal skill, not just for track or football players. Sprinting should be trained year-round.
* Sacrificing Athleticism for Size – Prioritizing mass-building at the expense of speed and mobility creates slow, inefficient athletes.
* Skipping General Physical Preparedness (GPP) for Young Athletes – Developing movement efficiency, durability, and foundational strength must come before advanced training.
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Sport-Specific Training: What Actually Works vs. What’s a Waste of Time
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If you found this episode valuable, please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. Share it with other coaches looking to refine their Strength & Speed programming.
Contact
Preston Pedersen, M.S.Ed., CSCS
* Email: [email protected]
* Twitter: @CoachPedersenMV
* Website: www.PursuitPE.com
* Podcast: BigTimeStrength.substack.com
* Linktree: @CoachPedersen
Get full access to Pursuit PE at www.pursuitpe.com/subscribe
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In this episode, we break down the myths and realities of sport-specific training. Should football players train differently than basketball players? How much sport-specific work actually helps? What’s useful, and what’s just a gimmick? We cut through the noise and focus on what truly develops better athletes.
Main Takeaways
* Over-Emphasizing Sport-Specific Lifts – Training movement patterns and athletic qualities is more effective than mimicking sport skills under load.
* Training Athletes by Sport Instead of Individual Needs – A unified approach to Strength & Speed training builds better all-around athletes, with adjustments based on experience, not just sport.
* Neglecting Sprint & Speed Development Across All Sports – Speed is a universal skill, not just for track or football players. Sprinting should be trained year-round.
* Sacrificing Athleticism for Size – Prioritizing mass-building at the expense of speed and mobility creates slow, inefficient athletes.
* Skipping General Physical Preparedness (GPP) for Young Athletes – Developing movement efficiency, durability, and foundational strength must come before advanced training.
Link to Full Newsletter
Sport-Specific Training: What Actually Works vs. What’s a Waste of Time
Thanks for Listening!
If you found this episode valuable, please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. Share it with other coaches looking to refine their Strength & Speed programming.
Contact
Preston Pedersen, M.S.Ed., CSCS
* Email: [email protected]
* Twitter: @CoachPedersenMV
* Website: www.PursuitPE.com
* Podcast: BigTimeStrength.substack.com
* Linktree: @CoachPedersen
Get full access to Pursuit PE at www.pursuitpe.com/subscribe