46 min
#2 | The Future of Football: Insights into Youth Player Development and Sports Science at Real Madrid *Live Recording Repost* The Athletic Edge Podcast
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- Fitness
In this episode, Javier Mallo (Former Real Madrid S&C coach) and Elena Isla (Team doctor for Real Madrid's U19 team, Head of Medical Services for Spanish Basketball Federation) explore sports science and youth player development in football. They discuss education and qualifications, movement quality assessment, and injury management. Topics include the evolution of fitness coaching, early specialization versus general development, and the role of sleep and nutrition in recovery. From strength training progressions to building player relationships, this episode offers valuable insights for football enthusiasts at all levels.
Show notes:
Education and Qualifications in Sports Science: Understanding the importance of academic background.Assessing Movement Quality in Youth PlayersEvolution of Fitness Coaching in Football: Adapting to modern demands in the sport.Early Specialization vs. General Development: Finding the right balance for young athletes.Managing Growing Injuries in Youth Players: Strategies for injury prevention and management.Approach to Conditioning and RecoveryImportance of Sleep and Nutrition in RecoveryProgressions in Strength Training for Youth Players: Developing strength programs tailored to youth.Building Relationships and Buy-In with PlayersThank you for listening! Stay tuned for more valuable discussions on strength and conditioning with industry experts. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help us reach more listeners.
Connect with me:
Instagram: Follow @evans.performance for additional insights and content.Newsletter: Join my Newsletter for a deeper dive into the episodes and to keep up to date on the release of new episodes!
Thank you for listening! Stay tuned for more valuable discussions on strength and conditioning with industry experts. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help us reach more listeners.
In this episode, Javier Mallo (Former Real Madrid S&C coach) and Elena Isla (Team doctor for Real Madrid's U19 team, Head of Medical Services for Spanish Basketball Federation) explore sports science and youth player development in football. They discuss education and qualifications, movement quality assessment, and injury management. Topics include the evolution of fitness coaching, early specialization versus general development, and the role of sleep and nutrition in recovery. From strength training progressions to building player relationships, this episode offers valuable insights for football enthusiasts at all levels.
Show notes:
Education and Qualifications in Sports Science: Understanding the importance of academic background.Assessing Movement Quality in Youth PlayersEvolution of Fitness Coaching in Football: Adapting to modern demands in the sport.Early Specialization vs. General Development: Finding the right balance for young athletes.Managing Growing Injuries in Youth Players: Strategies for injury prevention and management.Approach to Conditioning and RecoveryImportance of Sleep and Nutrition in RecoveryProgressions in Strength Training for Youth Players: Developing strength programs tailored to youth.Building Relationships and Buy-In with PlayersThank you for listening! Stay tuned for more valuable discussions on strength and conditioning with industry experts. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help us reach more listeners.
Connect with me:
Instagram: Follow @evans.performance for additional insights and content.Newsletter: Join my Newsletter for a deeper dive into the episodes and to keep up to date on the release of new episodes!
Thank you for listening! Stay tuned for more valuable discussions on strength and conditioning with industry experts. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help us reach more listeners.
46 min