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Historic Performance Podcast #29 - Dr. Mike Young
Category: Sports & Recreation
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Publish Date: 2016-02-02 08:49:26
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In the 29th episode of the Historic Performance Podcast, I interview Dr. Mike Young.  Dr. Young is the Owner & Director of Performance at Athletic Lab in Cary, North Carolina and has a PhD in Biomechanics from LSU.

Dr. Young started his applied sports science career in track & field + Olympic weightlifting.  In the past 8 years, soccer has become his passion after working as the Soccer Fitness Coach for both the Carolina Railhawks in the NASL and Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS.

In this episode, Dr. Young discusses speed development for soccer, the importance of work capacity for speed & power development, and how to individualize training load in a team based sport.

Overview of Podcast Episode

Here is a brief outline of what we covered in the show - 

  • Dr. Young's Background & Current Role
  • How he got involved with soccer after primarily working in track & field & Olympic Weightlifting
  • Speed Development for Soccer Players
  • Is off the ball conditioning and off the ball running mechanics important for soccer players?
  • What to look for in running mechanics, if you do not have a track & field background.
  • Energy System Development in Soccer
  • What is work capacity?  Why is it important for speed & power development?
  • Why traditional periodization does not work in his opinion during a soccer season.
  • Recommendations for young S&C coaches
  • How to contact?

Connect with Dr. Young

Website: Athletic Lab

Internship Information: Athletic Lab Internship

Twitter: @MikeYoung

Facebook: Dr. Mike Young

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