{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Athletic Edge Podcast","title":"#21 | Balancing Strengths and Weaknesses in Athlete Development with Josh Bray","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/47c4130a\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2480,"description":"Join the team! Evans Performance Online Training Information: https://evansperformance.my.canva.site/\nSummary\nIn this conversation, Coach Josh Bray shares his journey in the coaching profession, detailing his experiences and insights into athlete development. He discusses the importance of off-season programming, evaluating athlete qualities, and balancing strengths and weaknesses. Josh emphasizes the significance of play in sports, the need for adaptability in coaching, and the lessons learned from elite athletes. The conversation highlights the fluid nature of coaching and the importance of creating an enjoyable environment for young athletes.\nChapters\n00:00 Introduction to Coach Josh Bray \n01:19 Josh Bray's Journey in Sports and Coaching \n04:47 Day-to-Day Life as a Strength and Conditioning Coach \n06:30 Key Considerations for Off-Season Programs \n09:33 Understanding Athlete Qualities: Bucketing and Archetyping \n15:37 Differentiating Between Muscular and Elastic Athletes \n18:35 Programming for Different Sports and Athletes \n21:46 Training Structure and Consistency \n24:15 In-Season Programming and Adaptability \n30:55 The Importance of Play and Movement Quality \n36:40 The Role of Early Specialization in Youth Sports\nLinks:\nIG: @jbraythecoach\nConnect with me:\nIG: Follow @evans.performance for additional insights and content.\nNewsletter: Join my newsletter (**https://theathleticedge.beehiiv.com/subscribe?_gl=1*dpt3zl*_ga*MTM0MTIxOTI1Mi4xNzA3NDk3MzM0*_ga_E6Y4WLQ2EC*MTcwODIwNDE2MC4yMi4xLjE3MDgyMDQyMjIuNjAuMC4xODMwODIwMjUw*_gcl_au*MTkyMDc5ODQ3NC4xNzA3NDk3MzM0**) 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}