In episode #13, Tomás Freitas, Head of S&C in UCAM Murcia CB Academy, join us.

In this episode:

- Agility vs Multidirectional Speed - what differentiates them?;

- Why is agility such an important component in youth athletic development?;

- What are the best tests to assess agility in youth athletes?;

- How important is it to include reactive or decision-making elements in agility training?;

- How can agility training be integrated into warm-ups or tactical sessions?

- Etc.

About Tomás:

- Head of S&C in UCAM Murcia CB Academy, since 2016;

- Lecturer & High-Performance Researcher at UCAM, since 2015;

- Guest Researcher at Núcleo de Alto Rendimento Esportivo de São Paulo, since 2020;

- Social Media: @tomás-t-freitas-7399211b7 (Linkedin)

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In episode #12, Francesco Ruffolo, Head of Youth S&C and Assistant S&C Coach of Pallacanestro Reggiana, join us.

In this episode:

- What is Long-Term Athlete Development, and why is it essential for coaches and parents to understand?

- Early Specialization - risks associated;

- What role does biological age play compared to chronological age in athlete development?

- What comes first when building a young athlete? What physical skills should be focused on first?

- What’s the role of fundamental movement skills in setting the foundation for advanced athletic performance?

- Olympic lifts: when to introduce them to young athletes and why?

About Francesco:

- Head of Youth S&C and Assistant S&C Coach of Pallacanestro Reggiana, since 2022;

- Worked as Assistant S&C Coach at Purdue University;

- Worked as Strength & Rehab Specialist at Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln;

- Social Media: @ruffoloperformancecscs

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In episode #11, Jay Sutaria, Founder of STF Houston & Athletic Trainer, join us.

In this episode:

- Individual approach to an athlete: First things to look on the athlete? Where to start?;

- Pillar Preparation - importance of proper breathing & core stability; - Importance of seeing how an athlete moves on the court;

- Biggest challenges athletes face when it comes to remote training, especially during competitive seasons?;

- How to maintain a personal connection and understanding of an athlete's needs when not physically present?;

- How to balance team training schedules with the need for personalized individual training during the season?;

- How to collaborate with an athlete’s team staff (coaches, medical team, nutritionists) to ensure a holistic approach to their training?.

About Jay:

- Founder & Director of STF Houston, since 2011;

- Athletic Trainer with various years of experience, working with NBA & Euroleague Players such as Dwight Howard, Patrick Beverly, Anthony Lamb, among others;

- Bachelor Degree in Kinesiology – Exercise Science from the University of Houston;

- Social Media: @stfhouston

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