In this episode of the S&C Intern Chit Chat Podcast, special guest Peter Kenn from SMU dives deep into his strength and conditioning philosophy. He breaks down the tier system as a flexible training management approach, ideal for maintaining training consistency despite missed sessions.

Kenn discusses how he tailors training for diverse Olympic sports like swimming, soccer, and equestrian, emphasizing needs analysis and foundational athleticism. He also offers a transparent look at the SMU internship program, focusing on mentorship, hands-on experience (including using sports science tech like the plymat and Nordboard), and a coaching philosophy that values critical thinking over D1 playing experience. Finally, he shares his top book and resource recommendations for young coaches looking to advance their career and organizational knowledge.

SOCIAL:

https://www.instagram.com/peterkenn1

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OTHER PODCAST COACH KENN HAS BEEN ON:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-coaches-should-embrace-being-wrong-with-peter-kenn/id1522528277?i=1000739852308

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strength-coach-is-an-asset-to-everyone/id1688781157?i=1000690918361

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peter-kenn-director-of-olympic-performance-smu-108/id1706391289?i=1000731608327

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/24-creating-a-shared-understanding-inside/id1668860146?i=1000610431530

https://www.nsca.tv/videos/ep-114-joe-kenn-peter-kenn-w-captions

https://youtu.be/-FMe-F1GEoM?si=ecfVAVD8lzftCZnV