Benefits and risks of early specialisation in late specialisation sports with Luke Jenkinson (Head of Academy Sports Science & Medicine at Derby County FC)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head of Academy Sports Science & Medicine at Derby County FC, Luke Jenkinson. Luke first appeared on the podcast in episode #60 of the Pacey Performance Podcast where we spoke about how he integrated play into the academy set up at Sheffield United. Since then Luke has moved onto Derby County where he is now Head of Academy Sports Science & Medicine and is undertaking a professional doctorate. Luke is a really good friend of mine and it is no surprise that he is doing so well. When talking about a coach, people often ask, 'is he good?' and a lot of the time we don't actually see our friends and peers coaching, we just know they are a good person. However, I have seen Luke in action and know that if someone were to ask me about Luke, I would answer with, 'he's a great guy and a great coach'. Hope you enjoy this episode with Luke Jenkinson. Who is Luke Jenkinson (background, education and current role) Influences and experiences away from S&C Benefits of early specialisation in a late specialisation sport Contradictory to current thinking What you see everyday in the academy re early specialisation Role of multisports at SUFC and DCFC What did you take from SUFC to DCFC? Impact of play on general athleticism  Follow on from #60 Performance enhancements Isometric training Model used Where it fits? Doctorate work Modified Bondarchuk model Luke can be found on Twitter @lukegatus  Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com. Enjoy PP