All Things Speed & Strength | Podcast by Lucas Quinn and Jared Wilson

Episode #13: Fred Duncan - Performance Coach | Being Practical About Training Athletes & Maximizing Transfer to the Sport

Jul 11, 2023

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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Fred Duncan stresses the necessity of a solid General Physical Preparation phase lasting at least three years for young athletes' development.

He argues for a shift from outdated fitness tests to more sport-specific assessments that align with actual performance demands.

Duncan highlights the importance of speed and power training over endurance, asserting that they are crucial for competitive success in team sports.

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Practical Approach to Athletic Training

Fred Duncan emphasizes the significance of a practical approach to training athletes across various sports. He advocates for a strong foundation through General Physical Preparation (GPP) for young athletes, recommending at least three years of this base training before focusing on sport-specific skills. This foundational phase enhances future motor skill acquisition and overall athletic development. Duncan also highlights the importance of understanding the bioenergetic demands and biodynamics of each sport to tailor effective training programs.

Intro

2min

Rethinking Athletic Testing

13min

The Imperative of Speed and Power in Athletic Training

4min

Rethinking Fitness Trends

14min

Understanding Athletic Posture: Individuality Over Ideals

4min

Coaching Elite Athletes: Beyond Fixing Performance

16min

Training Mechanics for Diverse Athletes

16min

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

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