Warrior Strength Training

Warrior Strength Training

By Joe Laxton and Skylar ThorntonEducationSelf-Improvement
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  • THE STUFF THAT ACTUALLY MOVES THE NEEDLE FOR ATHLETES

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    THE STUFF THAT ACTUALLY MOVES THE NEEDLE FOR ATHLETES

    Parents and athletes spend thousands every year chasing performance.

    New bats.
    New shoes.
    New gloves.
    Private lessons.
    Travel teams.
    More games.
    More tournaments.

    And while some of those things have value…

    They’re usually NOT the things separating elite athletes from average athletes.

    The athletes creating long-term success focus on the fundamentals first.

    Inside this episode we break down what actually matters:

    🏃 Mobility and imbalances
    Movement quality matters. Restrictions, poor mobility, instability, and muscle imbalances can limit speed, power, efficiency, and increase injury risk. If the foundation is broken, performance gets capped.

    💧 Hydration and sleep
    Most athletes are under-recovered. Sleep impacts recovery, reaction time, performance output, learning, and adaptation. Hydration affects energy, endurance, focus, and overall athletic performance.

    🧠 Mindset and goal setting
    Talent matters. Mindset matters more over time. Athletes who learn consistency, discipline, ownership, and intentional goal setting separate themselves.

    🏋️ Fundamental movement patterns and progression
    Can an athlete squat correctly? Hinge? Rotate? Decelerate? Stabilize? Produce force? Absorb force? Progress training appropriately over time?

    The basics aren’t flashy.

    But the basics build elite athletes.

    In this episode we dive deep into the Warrior Strength system and why our approach focuses on building complete athletes — not just athletes who play more games.

    Because performance isn’t random.

    Train intentionally.

    Train intelligently.

    Train like a Warrior.

    26 min
  • Youth Athletics.... What Are We Focusing On? What is the Purpose?

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    In this episode of the Warrior Strength Podcast, we break down a topic that gets overlooked far too often in youth sports:

    👉 What are we really doing here?

    Too many programs are chasing wins, trophies, and short-term success… but at what cost?

    This episode flips the script.

    We dive into why development and enjoyment must be the foundation of youth athletics—and how losing sight of that leads to burnout, injuries, and athletes walking away from sports altogether.

    You’ll hear:

    •  Why fun isn’t optional—it’s essential for long-term athlete growth 
    •  The importance of building fundamentally sound athletes (movement, coordination, strength, confidence) 
    •  How youth programs should be designed to feed varsity-level success—not sacrifice it for short-term wins 
    •  The mindset shift from “win at all costs” → “develop at all costs”
    •  What great programs do differently to create athletes who last

    💡 The goal isn’t just to win now—it’s to build athletes who can compete, perform, and thrive at the next level.

    If you’re a parent, coach, or athlete… this is a conversation you need to hear.

    Development over everything. Always.

    26 min
  • Awaken the Warrior Dives into Youth Athletics!!!

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    Season 7 is officially launched!  Coach Jeff, Coach Joe, and Coach Skylar set the tone for what topics will be discussed.  This is especially a Podcast for parents of youth athletes!!!  Food/Nutrition.... Injury Prevention..... Performance.... MIndset..... Mental Toughness...... Dealing with kids as parents.... and more!!!  

    50 min
  • 7 Fundamentals of Fat Loss pt 3

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    Choice of exercise is a complicated path to chose from.  With information everywhere, it is hard to decide what route to take.  Here is how I talk to people about picking the path to go down.  Cross Fit, Bodybuilding, Strength, Triathlons etc....  How to decide your path 

    49 min

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The Warrior Strength Training Podcast is dedicated to helping parents, coaches, and youth athletes navigate the world of training, performance, and long-term athlete development the right…