Ankeny Centennial Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Mike Gettemy, joins me to talk about current best practices in utilizing S&C for your track and field athletes. Mike recently completed an internship at the University of Texas and is a rapid-riser in this field.

Key Timestamps:
1:45 - Mike's S&C/Coaching Background

4:45 - High Performance West Scholar Program (Steve Magness and Jonathan Marcus)

• Link to a their currently free program: https://www.highperformancewest.com/membership

8:48 - Umbrella approach to S&C (Overall athlete first, specialty training second)

10:08 - Speed training as a way to develop strength?

12:35 - Plyometrics

15:25 - Periodization

21:35 - Resources for becoming or developing as an S&C coach

Contact Info:

• Twitter: @mikegettemy
• Email: [email protected]