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Avoiding Burnout & Overtraining in Young Athletes: Finding the Right Balance

#19 - Strength & Speed Coaching – Pursuing Your Best ⚡

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Preston Pedersen
Mar 10, 2025
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There’s a fine line between pushing athletes to improve and pushing them too far.

In today’s sports culture, young athletes are often encouraged to train more—more lifting, more speed work, more practices, more competitions. The mindset of "more is better" is everywhere.

But here’s the reality: More is only better if it’s sustainable.

Overtraining doesn’t …

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