A show dedicated to all things long-term athlete development.
Learn how to help your athlete get faster, stronger, more explosive, healthier, and prepared for game-day and real-world success.
Join Dr. Zach Guiser as we talk about youth sports, sports physical therapy, sports performance training, strength and conditioning, and everything else around long-term athletic development.
A show dedicated to all things long-term athlete development.
Learn how to help your athlete get faster, stronger, more explosive, healthier, and prepared for game-day and real-world success.
Join Dr. Zach Guiser as we talk about youth sports, sports physical therapy, sports performance training, strength and conditioning, and everything else around long-term athletic development.
In this entry of the Athlete Development Journal, Dr. Zach Guiser provides a framework for maximizing your potential both on and off the field.
First, he breaks down the two essential character traits for athletic success: conscientiousness (the discipline for details and hard work) and killer instinct (the ability to compete with ruthless confidence on game day).
Next, he dives into the core principles of injury prevention, explaining how 95% of injuries can be avoided through smart load management. Using the analogy of getting a tan versus a sunburn, he illustrates how gradually increasing your body's "load capacity" is the key to staying healthy. He provides a week-by-week template for reverse-engineering your off-season training to prepare for the peak loads of preseason camp.
Finally, he encourages you to find your "why"—the guiding purpose that provides clarity, direction, and motivation through the toughest challenges.
IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 - Introduction
00:46 - Train Your Mind: Be a Conscientious Killer
02:27 - Build Your Body: How to Avoid 95% of Injuries
08:38 - Fuel Your Soul: What Is Your "Why"?
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