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Distorting Game Speed, Rhythm & Coordination w/ Vern Gambetta (SSOF Ep 170)
Episode 170
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Vern Gambetta discusses the evolving landscape of coaching, emphasizing the distinction between influencers and experts. He critiques the current generation of coaches for their lack of practical experience and reliance on sports science without understanding its application.
Gambetta shares insights on load management, the importance of communication with athletes, and the effectiveness of the lunge matrix as a warm-up routine. He highlights the significance of rhythm and timing in training, the concept of distorting game speed for performance enhancement, and the limitations of traditional deceleration training.
The discussion also touches on injury prevention techniques and the future of coaching methodologies, concluding with Gambetta's upcoming projects and resources for coaches.Timestamps
0:00 The Influence of Generational Coaching
02:41 The Role of Sports Science in Coaching
06:05 Understanding Athlete Communication and Load Management
08:46 The Importance of Movement and Rhythm in Training
12:58 Exploring the Lunge Matrix and Its Applications
15:50 Rhythm, Tempo, and Coordination in Athletic Performance
18:36 The Debate on Injury Prevention and Muscle Training
21:52 Game Speed and Distortion in Training
33:46 Understanding Game Speed vs. Sprint Speed
36:57 Creative Approaches to Training Agility
39:36 Distorting Game Scenarios for Better Performance
42:40 The Role of Deceleration in Sports Training
45:50 Exploring Alternative Squat Techniques
48:50 Insights from the New Book on Athletic Development
51:32 Speed Development Techniques i
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