Gerry DeFilippo (@Challenger_ST)

🤦‍♂️Common training misconceptions that we STILL need to dispel - Strength training “stunts the growth,” of youth athletes - Strength training makes you bulky - Squat 2x your Bodyweight before doing plyometrics - Mile runs = ideal for team sport athletes 🧵 A thread…...

In sports, there is more than one type of speed. You must be able to accelerate. Move fast in small spaces. You must also possess top speed ability to pull away from the pack. If you do not train both, you are at a disadvantage. You must train short sprints, resisted sprints and your first step....

A parent asked me this exact question today: “What can I do to minimize my son’s risk of injury to the best of my abilities.” I gave it an answer in the moment, but then gave it more thought It made me want to make this thread 🧵 How to reduce young athlete injury potential:...