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On this episode of Plates and Pancakes, Steven Thompson sits down with Ross Garner for a wide-ranging conversation on high school strength and conditioning, coaching realities, and athlete development.

They break down the challenges of modern coaching—from college football turnover and program inconsistency to building buy-in at the high school level. Coach Garner shares practical insights on programming for large groups, why deadlifts often outperform Olympic lifts for high school athletes, and how sprint improvements can quickly change a coach’s mindset.

The discussion dives deep into:
 • Strength vs speed profiling for young athletes
 • Rep-max and percentage-based programming over rigid systems
 • Why strain matters in bench and lower body training
 • Conjugate principles for developing twitchy vs strength-based athletes
 • Jump training, sprint transfer, and realistic PR tracking

This episode delivers practical, field-tested coaching insight for high school coaches, private trainers, and anyone focused on long-term athlete development.

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📅 Recorded on 12/31/25

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