241: Jump assessment (with Warren Young)

Over the last several decades Professor Warren Young has been at the forefront of redefining how coaches test jumping ability, reactive strength, and agility. The tools he developed, such as the reactive strength index, have helped coaches better measure and train the physical abilities needed in their sport. He joins us on this week's podcast to discuss his career, best practices for assessment, and how to bridge the gap from testing to training design. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2022/05/gaincast-episode-241-jump-assessment-with-warren-young/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: Further reading The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: GAIN 2022 will take place from June 14 to 18 in Houston Texas. You can learn more about GAIN 2022 and send in your application on the GAIN website. The GAINcast is also sponsored by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. Professor Young is a frequent contributor to HMMR Media, including articles on reactive strength index, vertical jump assessment, bounding, agility, and more. You can find more of his publications and research on his university profile and Research Gate. You can find more videos on jumping and sprinting on our topic page. More information about Swift Performance and their EZE Jump Mat can be found on their website.