In Episode 18 of New Wave Certified, John Larkin dives deep into a powerful concept every athlete, trainer, and coach needs to understand — periodization. With only two weeks left before playoffs, John breaks down why it’s not enough to stick to sport-specific workouts year-round and how strategic planning during the off-season can elevate performance. Then, he recaps Week 6, highlighting Xavier’s big win over Waverly-Shell Rock, and looks ahead to key matchups in Week 7.

Tune in to learn how to train smarter, finish strong, and set yourself up for long-term success — both on and off the field.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 INTRO

1:23 WHAT IS PERIODIZATION AND HOW IT WORKS

10:09 WEEK 6 RECAP XAVIER GOT THE W

11:47 WEEK 7 PREVIEW

15:27 SCORE PREDICTION

17:22 THE JIG IS UP, TRUE COLORS ARE OUT

18:28 WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE PODCAST (MORE GUEST COMING SOON) / OUTRO