{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Athletic Edge Podcast","title":"#14 | Microdosing Strength Training: Elevating Volleyball Performance with Stephanie Mock Grubbs ","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2582,"description":"In this episode, Stephanie Mock Grubbs, assistant AD for sports performance at the University of Pittsburgh, shares her expertise in strength and conditioning, focusing on volleyball. She discusses athlete experiences at different universities, daily routines, and the importance of wellness check-ins. Stephanie covers initial assessments for incoming athletes, foundational training, and the significance of jump training.\n\nShe highlights the need for adaptability in coaching strategies, especially with NCAA roster caps. Stephanie introduces her innovative approach to strength training through microdosing, emphasizing its integration into daily routines and the benefits of a structured preseason. Additionally, she addresses shoulder care for overhead athletes, the role of testing and assessment, and offers advice for aspiring collegiate athletes on maximizing their opportunities.\nChapters\n00:00 Introduction and Background of Stephanie Mock Grubbs\n05:59 Daily Life of a Volleyball Player at Pitt\n12:07 Initial Assessments for Incoming Athletes\n18:07 Jump Training and Performance Peaks\n24:23 Understanding Microdosing: Benefits and Techniques\n30:02 Movement Mastery: Balancing Coaching and Efficiency\n39:58 Advice for Aspiring Collegiate Athletes\nLinks\nIG: @coachstephmock\nEmail: smock@athletics.pitt.edu\nConnect with me:\nIG: Follow @evans.performance for additional insights and content.\nNewsletter: Join my newsletter (https://theathleticedge.beehiiv.com/subscribe) for a deeper dive into the episodes and to keep up to date on the release of new episodes!\nThank 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.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/r_X58P__N-4ERQbtUTC2nAvTTlFNLn6Byn-owHmfxfg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ5NzQ1LzE3MDc5/MTcyNDgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}