Episode 33 - Training the Whole Athlete: What Are We Missing in Youth Sports?

We say we want to “train the whole athlete,” but are we really doing that?In this episode of Three Questions with Meghann Koppele Duffy, I challenge the assumptions baked into modern youth sports.  From over-cueing growing bodies to misunderstanding how the visual and vestibular systems shape performance, I explore how well-intentioned coaching can sometimes limit long-term development.In This Episode You’ll Hear:• Why more cues and corrections can confuse a developing nervous system• How screens, hormones, and sensory overload affect developing bodies• What parents and coaches can do to build stronger, smarter movers without burnoutWhether you coach, parent, or move alongside young athletes, this conversation invites you to rethink what “training hard” really means and how to help kids become capable humans, not just better performers.Links & Resources For This Episode:Episode 2: Sensory Preferences and How They Dictate Who We Are!Find a Neuro Studio Teacher Near YouConnect with me on InstagramConnect with me on Threads