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In Part 2, Steven Thompson and Monte Sparkman continue their conversation by diving into game-day lifts, confidence building, reversal strength, sprint performance, and the relationship between strength training and athletic transfer.

Monte breaks down his non-negotiable training pillars:

* Total body strength training
* Maximal sprinting
* Maximal jumping
* Full-range movement quality
* Recovery-focused weekly structure

The conversation covers:

* Why Monte prefers a 3-day training model
* The benefits of game-day lifts for confidence and emotional readiness
* Reverse grip benching, elbow health, and increasing pressing volume
* Sprinting under fatigue versus sprinting for PRs
* Reversal strength and eccentric-to-concentric transfer
* Triple broad jumps and repeated sprint testing for work capacity
* How coaches can balance movement training with weight room development
* Building relationships with athletes to know when to push and when to pull back

Steven and Monte also discuss how confidence is built through measurable success in training, why athletes need exposure to challenging environments, and how strength training should ultimately support movement efficiency and sport performance.

This episode blends practical programming strategies with high-level discussion on athletic development, coaching philosophy, and creating resilient competitors.

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