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Muscles and Management
Over the last near decade, Gerry DeFilippo has trained THOUSANDS of athletes from the youth to pro level across all major team-sports.
Gerry started his gym and brand, Challenger Strength, as an ambitious 22 year old still finishing his college degree.
In the time since, he has built his facility and following into a nationally recognized performance company training thousands of athletes both in-person and online.
Gerry brings guests across all areas of sports and performance training, giving the listener inside access to his rolodex of collegiate, world renowned private and professional performance and sports coaches.
If you are looking to improve your own performance OR knowledge of performance/sports training (and learn how to shape your career), Muscles and Management is for you!
Muscles and Management
Episode #220 The Roadmap for Athletic Development with Deven Morgan of Driveline Baseball
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On episode 220 of the Muscles and Management podcast, Gerry welcomes Devin Morgan from Driveline Baseball. Devin dives into the challenges and opportunities in youth sports development, discussing what's broken and what works in fostering athletic success. He shares insights into Driveline’s approach to building effective youth training programs, emphasizing the importance of balancing athletic development with sports-specific skills. Devin also touches on the misconceptions about training intensity and performance metrics while recounting personal experiences in creating long-term growth for young athletes.
This episode is packed with valuable advice for coaches, parents, and athletes aiming to maximize development through smarter, science-driven training strategies. Don’t miss it!
All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!
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Episode Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction to Devin Morgan and Driveline Baseball
5:15 What's Broken in Youth Sports Development
10:42 Key Factors for Building a Successful Youth Athlete
15:30 Balancing Athletic Development with Sports-Specific Skills
20:55 Insights on Overload/Underload Training and Safety
26:48 Addressing Misconceptions About Youth Training Methods
34:12 The Role of Athleticism in Long-Term Success
41:07 Stories of Success from Driveline’s Youth Program
48:20 Parental Influence and Pressure in Youth Sports
55:45 Advice for Parents and Coaches on Supporting Young Athletes
1:03:15 The Importance of Enjoyment and Long-Term Development
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