#12 – Sport-Specific Training: What Actually Works vs. What’s a Waste of Time

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#12 – Sport-Specific Training: What Actually Works vs. What’s a Waste of Time

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Preston Pedersen

Feb 14, 2025

Transcript

In this episode, we break down the myths and realities of sport-specific training. Should football players train differently than basketball players? How much sport-specific work actually helps? What’s useful, and what’s just a gimmick? We cut through the noise and focus on what truly develops better athletes.

Main Takeaways

Over-Emphasizing Sport-Specific Lifts – Training movement patterns and athletic qualities is more effective than mimicking sport skills under load.
Training Athletes by Sport Instead of Individual Needs – A unified approach to Strength & Speed training builds better all-around athletes, with adjustments based on experience, not just sport.
Neglecting Sprint & Speed Development Across All Sports – Speed is a universal skill, not just for track or football players. Sprinting should be trained year-round.
Sacrificing Athleticism for Size – Prioritizing mass-building at the expense of speed and mobility creates slow, inefficient athletes.
Skipping General Physical Preparedness (GPP) for Young Athletes – Developing movement efficiency, durability, and foundational strength must come before advanced training.

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