In Episode 415 of the Strength Coach Podcast, host Anthony Renna and Mike Boyle dive into the truth about ACL risks and why strength training is the ultimate solution. Stop blaming anatomy and start focusing on building resilience in athletes! 

Highlights of the episode

- **ACL injury prevention: Coach Boyle shares why myths about female anatomy and hormones miss the mark and explains how strength training is key to reducing risks.  

- **Single-leg squat standards: We spoke about performance benchmarks for youth athletes and why developing eccentric strength is crucial.  

- **Elasticity training: Explore the differences between fast and slow elasticity and how they impact athletic performance.  

- **Off-season training strategies: Should athletes focus on long slow distance or high-intensity conditioning? Hear Coach Boyle’s take on optimizing off-season programming.  

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This episode is packed with practical tips for coaches, trainers, and gym owners looking to up their game. Tune in now and learn how to fix ACL risks with strength while building a gym and life you love. Thanks for listening!

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

03:45 - Pete Dupuis: Using a Testing Day as a Low Barrier Offer

09:01 - Coaches Corner w/ Coach Boyle: Training Tips

17:30 -  ACL Tears and Gender Myths

20:15 -  1-Leg Squat Depth Guidance

24:45 - 1 Leg Training Strength Goals by Age

26:30 - Elastic Energy: Performance Benefits

34:33 - Long Slow Distance: Endurance Training for Off Season

39:42 - Outro