Matthew Seeley, one of the co-founders of the Strong Youth Project, is a professor in the Exercise Sciences Department at BYU. He has taught courses and conducted research in the BYU Exercise Sciences Department since 2006. His research has primarily focused upon factors that affect knee cartilage health, including lower-extremity movement biomechanics and knee joint biochemistry. Dr. Seeley is also passionate about improving youth sport experiences, for all participants; Dr. Seeley believes that a positive sport experience for youth can contribute to joint health and overall wellness for youth, and a stronger society overall.

In this interview, Jordan Searle, a student at BYU, and Matt Seeley discuss the Strong Youth Project. Watch this interview to learn the story behind SYP, our mission and aims, the goals and motivation for our project, and much more!

Jake Sorensen is an assistant professor in the Exercise Sciences Department at BYU. His research is focused on how skeletal muscle adapts to stress through injury, disuse, aging, and disease. Jake grew up playing sports, has a masters degree in coaching performance, is a certified strength & conditioning specialist, and has worked as a high school rugby coach & strength coach for youth, collegiate, and professional athletes.

In this interview we discuss resistance training with Jake and its effects on youth athletes. Tune in to learn more about the benefits of resistance training and the common misconceptions concerning this practice!

Intro: (0:00)

Define youth: (4:44)

Resistance training: (5:58)

Resistance training vs lifting weights: (7:30)

Benefits: (8:36)

Favorite modes for youth: (14:02)

Plyometrics: (19:26)

Making exercise fun: (22:57)

Lift heavy vs light & quick: (24:31)

Supplements & casein protein: (30:20)

Message for youth: (35:10)

Summary: (37:17)

Qualified to supervise training: (39:07)

End: (41:35)