In this engaging discussion, performance coach Fred Duncan, based in New York, shares his wealth of experience training athletes across various levels. He delves into the often misunderstood energy systems in team sports and highlights the critical roles of speed and power in athletic training. Fred critiques common fitness fads, advocating for individualized coaching techniques that resonate with each athlete's unique learning style. He emphasizes understanding the dynamic nature of performance, steering clear of the one-size-fits-all approach in training.
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Foundation First
Prioritize general physical preparation (GPP) for young athletes for at least three years.
Focus on building a solid foundation before specializing in energy systems.
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Energy System Demands
Most sports primarily use the alactic and aerobic energy systems.
Tests like the 300-yard shuttle don't accurately reflect these demands.
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Beep Test vs. Speed
Fred Duncan discussed a top women's soccer program that overemphasized the beep test.
Top performers often prioritized speed over high beep test scores.
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Episode #13 features Fred Duncan, who is a performance coach based out of New York.
Fred Duncan brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and practical application in the field of coaching and performance.
Our discussion was packed with his insights, thoughts, and considerations regarding athlete preparation, energy system development and how that is often misunderstood, how to train team sport athletes for speed, common fads that coaches get caught up in, and how to best program for desired training outcomes based on the context of your athlete.
We thank Fred for being generous with his time and coming onto the Podcast to talk shop!
The episode is available on all platforms, including YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
About your hosts:
The All Things Speed & Strength Podcast is hosted by Lucas Quinn and Jared Wilson. Lucas owns a Training Facility in Westlake Village, California, and works with athletes from the youth to the professional level. Jared is an NBA strength coach and also owns a Training Facility in Ventura, California.
Lucas' online speed training digital platform for athletes:
www.SpeedUnleashedLQ.com and www.LQSportsPerformance.com
Instagram: @LQ_StrengthCoach / @JaredWilson.Performance / @Speed_Strength.Podcast
All Things Speed & Strength | Podcast by Lucas Quinn and Jared Wilson 