EP28: Coaches- The Overtraining Fallacy

Welcome to Season 4 of The Get Down Podcast series! In this episode, we will debunk the overtraining fallacy among youth athletes. I will explain how my viewpoint has evolved over two decades of coaching, emphasising the importance of year-round athletic engagement and unstructured play to build resilient, well-rounded athletes. Key points include: ​Dangers of seasonal specialisation ​Benefits of multi-sport participation​Practical strategies for coaches to support ongoing athletic developmentThank you for listening and for being a part of the community. I encourage you to share your feedback to shape future content! See you soon!Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanparnham/Website: https://www.nathanparnham.com/Order my book:The Sporting Parent: http://www.nathanparnham.com/bookCheck out our platinum sponsor- PLAEInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/plaeglobal/Website: https://plae.us