Developing The Elite Athlete

John Vickers

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The 9 Essentials of Sports Performance are the building blocks of developing elite athleticism and maximizing sports performance. We will speak on a daily basis about the 9 pillars that make an elite athlete and how to develop your own athleticism. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.

17H AGO

Why Most Training Programs Fail Athletes Long-Term

Most athletes are working hard… But many are training in systems that are actually limiting long-term development. In this episode, we break down why so many sports performance programs fail athletes over time and the biggest mistakes being made in athlete development today. We discuss: * random workouts vs real systems * why fatigue doesn’t equal progress * the problem with “grind culture” * why progression matters * the importance of assessments and measurable standards * how serious athlete development should actually work * and why so many athletes stay busy instead of truly improving This episode is for athletes, parents, and coaches who want to better understand what real long-term development actually looks like. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.

21 min
5D AGO

The 7 Things Every Athlete Needs To Develop

Most athletes are underdeveloped in more areas than they realize. In this episode, we break down the 7 essential qualities every athlete needs to develop in order to maximize performance long-term. We discuss: Speed development Strength development Power development Multi-directional movement Energy system development Core development Mobility development We also cover: what most programs get wrong why random workouts fail athletes how elite development systems build complete athletes and why performance training should never be one-dimensional This episode is for athletes, parents, and coaches who want to better understand what complete athlete development actually looks like. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.

19 min
MAY 18

Why Most Athletes Plateau After Early Success

Some athletes dominate early… Then completely plateau. In this episode, we break down why so many talented athletes stop developing as they get older — and why early success can actually hide major weaknesses. We discuss: Why puberty can mask athletic deficiencies The difference between talent and development Why hard work alone eventually stops working How athletes plateau physically and mentally The importance of long-term athlete development What separates athletes who keep improving from those who get stuck This episode is for athletes, parents, and coaches who want to understand why development matters more than temporary success. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.

22 min
MAY 14

If You’re Not Testing, You’re Guessing

Most athletes are training hard… But very few actually know if they’re improving. In this episode, we break down why testing changes everything in athlete development and why most athletes stay stuck because nobody is objectively measuring performance. We discuss: Why effort alone doesn’t guarantee results The problem with random workouts and “grind culture” What metrics actually matter in sports performance Why testing creates confidence and buy-in The importance of assessments before training How elite athlete development systems track progress Why most athletes are guessing instead of developing At XPA, we believe: “If you’re not testing, you’re guessing.” This episode is for athletes, parents, and coaches who want to understand what real long-term athlete development actually looks like. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.

28 min
MAY 11

Why Hard Work Isn’t Translating to Speed

Most athletes are training hard… But very few are actually developing speed correctly. In this first episode of Developing The Elite Athlete, we break down one of the biggest problems in sports performance today: Athletes are lifting, conditioning, attending camps, and working hard… yet they still are not getting faster. Why? Because most training programs never address the things that actually create speed development: measurable testing sprint mechanics force application acceleration development structured progression In this episode, we discuss: why speed is a skill why most athletes stay slow the importance of 10-yard split testing why strength alone does not transfer to performance the difference between workouts and athlete development systems how measurable progress builds confidence and competitiveness We also break down real athlete case studies, including: an athlete who dropped .16 on their 10-yard split and gained 2 MPH how structured development changes athletic performance over time If you are a parent, athlete, or coach trying to understand what actually creates elite athletic performance, this episode is for you. Learn more about Xplosive Performance Academy and our athlete development system at: xplosivepa.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.

22 min
06/21/2023

The Developing The Elite Athlete Podcast - Episode 43 - Rashad Phillips

How do we know if a basketball player has the potential to play in the NBA? Rashad Phillips can and will break that down at an early age. The author of "The Evolution Is Being Televised... Basketball Position Metric" and NBA Scout talks about basketball, evolution and development. Grab your copy of his book by going to www.webberpublishinggroup.com now. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.

28 min
06/07/2023

The Developing The Elite Athlete Podcast - Episode 42 - 7 Essentials Of Performance

An athlete that truly wants to develop MUST implement these into their training program. Without them, they limit their potential. Limited potential limits their ability to go where they want in the future. Watch the entire video and make sure to like, subscribe and share this podcast now. Grab your FREE 5 Star Formula Scholarship Accelerator Kit now by going here --> https://www.xpafoundations.com/5starformulaacceleratorkitoi Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.

9 min
02/15/2023

Developing The Elite Athlete Podcast - Episode 39 - Get Your Nutrition On Point To Maximize Your Performance

When it comes to developing an athlete the idea of nutrition is normally just about eating more calories and more protein. Most athletes have no idea how to actually eat and end up causing major long-term health issues because of the lack of a proper diet. In this episode we talk about how to eat so we don't disrupt the way the body actually works. Go comment on my Facebook post to get an educational training about how to develop elite athletes. Go here now --> https://www.facebook.com/john.... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.

12 min

The 9 Essentials of Sports Performance are the building blocks of developing elite athleticism and maximizing sports performance. We will speak on a daily basis about the 9 pillars that make an elite athlete and how to develop your own athleticism. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.

Creator

John Vickers
Years Active

2019 - 2026
Episodes

46
Rating

Explicit
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