#25 Training Young Athletes with Jeremy Frisch

Join us in this week's podcast episode featuring Jeremy Frisch! Jeremy is the owner and Director of Achieve Performance Training in Clinton, Massachusetts. He is the former Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Holy Cross Athletic Department.  Prior to joining Holy Cross, he served as the Sports Performance Director at Teamworks Sports Center in Acton, Massachusetts, where he was responsible for the design and implementation of all strength and conditioning programs. He also served as a Speed and Strength Coach for Athletes Edge Sports Training and did a strength and conditioning internship at Stanford University. Jeremy graduated in 2007 from Worcester State College with a bachelor's degree in health science and physical education.    In this episode we discuss: Intro - Jeremy's background The importance of spontaneity and gamification of training with young athletes… @3:34 Sport-specific training vs. developing general foundational qualities… @4:38 The disappearance of P.E. from schools… @7:56 Jeremy’s thoughts on Stick Mobility for his business and athletes… @12:20 When is the appropriate time to get a child into a weight training program?…@20:47 The benefits of “rough & tumble play” to a child's development… @27:48 The benefits of kids training together... @31:28 The benefits of youth training beyond the gym…@40:31 Online training…@46:35 Jeremy’s foundational book recommendations… @52:15   More from Jeremy:  https://www.instagram.com/achieve_performance/  https://achieveperformance.training