Mike Young, Director of Performance & Sports Science at Athletic Lab, has coached and spoken all over the world for 20+ years in all facets of sports performance. From track and field events, to professional athletes/organizations, and even WWE Superstars, Mike takes us behind the scenes to the stories and lessons that have led him to today.

8:11 Coolest story: becoming the landlord of a coach who rudely rejected him 5 years prior

14:42 Mike's journey to open his own business completely on his own

20:25 3 staples in all of Mike's programs

33:28 One thing that has exceeded and disappointed his expectations in training

44:11 One thing that has exceeded and disappointed his expectations in sport science

50:14 Mike's top force plate counter-movement jump metrics

53:31 Biggest thing he learned from coaching with Boo Schexnayder and how that opportunity came to be

1:01:23 From his experience as a track events coach and track S&C coach, what the team sport world can learn about speed

1:08:23 The value of coach education and his process in making his Coaching Academy

Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BhsAfdNlooY

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Mike's links: Athletic Lab | Coaching Academy | LTAD Network | YouTube

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