If You’re Not Testing, You’re Guessing
from Developing The Elite Athlete Hosted by John Vickers
Most athletes are training hard… But very few actually know if they’re improving. In this episode, we break down why testing changes everything in athlete development and why most athletes stay stuck because nobody is objectively measuring performance. We discuss: Why effort alone doesn’t guarantee results The problem with random workouts and “grind culture” What metrics actually matter in sports performance Why testing creates confidence and buy-in The importance of assessments before training How elite athlete development systems track progress Why most athletes are guessing instead of developing At XPA, we believe: “If you’re not testing, you’re guessing.” This episode is for athletes, parents, and coaches who want to understand what real long-term athlete development actually looks like. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.
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