Your players know the game. But have they learned how to move?

In this episode of Elevate 2 Great, powered by Factory // 11, Trey Fowler sits down with Leo Totten, a USA Weightlifting Hall of Famer with experience coaching at two Olympic Games and more than 30 years in physical education, to discuss what it takes to build better athletes for life.

Leo shares lessons from more than 50 years in coaching, including:

- Why fundamental movement skills matter beyond sport-specific drills.
- How to prioritize long-term development over year-round competition.
- How to introduce strength training with an emphasis on technique and enjoyment.
- Why physical education matters for every child, whether they play organized sports or not.

Explore Leo’s courses, clinics, certifications, and coaching mentorship through Totten Training Systems, or contact him at leo@tottentraining.com.

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Chapters:
00:00 How to Build Better Athletes for Life with Leo Totten
06:39 Why Physical Education Belongs in Every School Day
15:09 What Movement Skills Should Kids Learn Before Age 10?
17:56 Why Early Specialization Can Limit Athletic Development
27:19 When Should Kids Start Strength Training?
37:32 Why Physical Education Matters for Kids Who Don’t Play Sports
43:54 Why Young Athletes Need More Training and Fewer Games
47:26 How Recognizing Progress Helps Motivate Every Child
50:03 How Parents and Coaches Can Make Movement a Lifelong Habit