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Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last 20-30 years, you’ve probably heard of Lee Taft at some point in time.

And with good reason!

Lee is arguably the best multi-directional speed coach in the world, and I know I, personally, wouldn’t be the coach I am today without him.

And while we’ve talked about speed numerous times in the past, today we’re going to attempt to tackle the topic that is youth travel sports.

Now as a parent and youth sports coach myself, this is a topic that’s near and dear to my heart.

I’ve seen kids that have moved into travel sports and thrived, while others got so burned out in a year or two they went back to rec or quit the sport all together.

So in today’s episode, we’re going to do our best to breakdown and discuss this massive issue.

Keep in mind the ultimate goal is to make sure the program they choose, whether it’s rec league, 3-on-3, or a travel team, make sure they have a coach that understands development – Lee Taft

This week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

• Why Lee is so passionate about discussing the travel sports epidemic.
• A story on how AAU originally got started – and the athletes it was meant to serve.
• Is every athlete with a heartbeat and a wallet qualified to play travel sports?
• Two things every kid in sports – from rec to travel – should be focusing on
• Advice to parents who are interested in travel sports, but want to make the best choice.
• Thoughts on how parents can make travel sports a better experience for their children.
• Lee’s ideas for potentially blowing up the current system/model, and what he would do instead to truly help develop kids at every level.

Lee’s Previous Podcasts:

• Lee Taft on Assessing and Coaching Speed Effectively
• Lee Taft Talks Training Adults, Combines and Strength Training for Speed
• Lee Taft on the Biggest Coaching Mistakes in Speed Training
• Lee Taft on Program Design for Elite Speed and Agility
• Physical Preparation with Lee Taft

Connect with Lee:

• Social Media
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  • Instagram
• LeeTaft.com

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