Brandon Golden of Ghost Lab NC and Carolina Ghost Baseball joins The Layback Podcast for episode 52. With an extensive background in strength and conditioning, human performance, and athlete development, Golden has worked with numerous colleges, 5 Tool Connection, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. His experience shines as he discusses global athlete development, general preparedness, and sport specificity. Throughout the episode, themes of skill acquisition and training economy emerge, as Brandon and Adam explore the opportunity costs behind decisions made in the realm of performance training. Movement and learning drive much of their discussion, likely sparking more questions than answers on these complex topics. Golden’s knowledge and growth-oriented mindset are on full display as he reflects on his evolution as both a coach and educator, demonstrating his commitment to continuous learning and development.

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