Developing The Elite Athlete

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Developing The Elite Athlete

The 9 Essentials of Sports Performance are the building blocks of developing elite athleticism and maximizing sports performance. We will speak on a daily basis about the 9 pillars that make an elite athlete and how to develop your own athleticism.

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    Why Hard Work Isn’t Translating to Speed

    Most athletes are training hard…But very few are actually developing speed correctly.In this first episode of Developing The Elite Athlete, we break down one of the biggest problems in sports performance today:Athletes are lifting, conditioning, attending camps, and working hard… yet they still are not getting faster.Why?Because most training programs never address the things that actually create speed development:measurable testingsprint mechanicsforce applicationacceleration developmentstructured progressionIn this episode, we discuss:why speed is a skillwhy most athletes stay slowthe importance of 10-yard split testingwhy strength alone does not transfer to performancethe difference between workouts and athlete development systemshow measurable progress builds confidence and competitivenessWe also break down real athlete case studies, including:an athlete who dropped .16 on their 10-yard split and gained 2 MPHhow structured development changes athletic performance over timeIf you are a parent, athlete, or coach trying to understand what actually creates elite athletic performance, this episode is for you.Learn more about Xplosive Performance Academy and our athlete development system at:xplosivepa.com

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    The Developing The Elite Athlete Podcast - Episode 43 - Rashad Phillips

    How do we know if a basketball player has the potential to play in the NBA?Rashad Phillips can and will break that down at an early age.The author of "The Evolution Is Being Televised... Basketball Position Metric" and NBA Scout talks about basketball, evolution and development.Grab your copy of his book by going to www.webberpublishinggroup.com now.

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    The Developing The Elite Athlete Podcast - Episode 42 - 7 Essentials Of Performance

    An athlete that truly wants to develop MUST implement these into their training program.Without them, they limit their potential.Limited potential limits their ability to go where they want in the future.Watch the entire video and make sure to like, subscribe and share this podcast now.Grab your FREE 5 Star Formula Scholarship Accelerator Kit now by going here --> https://www.xpafoundations.com/5starformulaacceleratorkitoi

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    Developing The Elite Athlete Podcast - Episode 39 - Get Your Nutrition On Point To Maximize Your Performance

    When it comes to developing an athlete the idea of nutrition is normally just about eating more calories and more protein. Most athletes have no idea how to actually eat and end up causing major long-term health issues because of the lack of a proper diet. In this episode we talk about how to eat so we don't disrupt the way the body actually works. Go comment on my Facebook post to get an educational training about how to develop elite athletes. Go here now --> https://www.facebook.com/john....

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    The Developing The Elite Athlete Podcast - Episode 38 - The 3 'Secrets' To Getting Faster

    All athletes want to get faster but they are normally just told to go lift weights and they will automatically get faster.The thing about that is there are a lot of crucial things that are being left out of the equation to actually get faster.When an athlete is taught these 3 'secrets' then they will get faster.Tune in to learn what they actually are.

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    Developing The Elite Athlete - Episode 37 - How To Develop An Elite Athlete

    In this weeks episode of the Developing The Elite Athlete, John breaks down the 7 things every athlete needs to focus on when it comes to their ability to perform at their highest level.He calls it the 7 Essentials Of Performance and he goes into detail on what each of them are and how they will help you or your athlete maximize their athleticism.

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    Season 2 Episode 5 - The #1 way to maximize your 40 yard dash.

    In this episode we talk about simplifying the start of the 40 yard dash to maximize your 40.We do this by breaking it down into the start, technique and understanding the acceleration phase.Listen to this episode to learn how to maximize your 40 yard dash.

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    Season 2 Episode 4 - Does your agility training transfer

    This episode of the Developing The Elite Athlete podcast is about multi-directional skill and transfer to the field. We talk about the 3 simple concepts of multi-directional skill, how to perform it well for on field transfer and what not to do when it comes to training agility. We have also launched our Football Speed Blueprint Camp 1.0 where we will teach football players how to improve their 40 yard dash... guaranteed!Sign up for this limited numbers camp by going to https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=126907&stype=43&prodid=10663&sessionChecked=true now!

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    Season 2 Episode 3 - Are you functionally strong

    In this episode we speak on the topic of functional strength.What is functional strength?The strength training you perform in the off-season will determine a lot about how you perform during the season. In this episode, John speaks about the 3 things that will help an athlete excel or flounder during the session.- functional strength- programming- muscular balanceListen to this podcast to find out what we speak about being the 3 important factors that determine your functional strength in football.

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    Season 2 Episode 2 - Building The Foundation For Power

    In this weeks episode of Developing The Elite Athlete podcast we talk about the importance of building a foundation to develop the Xplosive power and quick 1st step that everyone is looking for. Without the foundation you will crumble (create injury) and miss a lot of your season.There are three basic components that we speak about in this episode. Tune in and make sure you don’t miss this weeks episode on Developing Xplosive Power.

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    Season 2 - Episode 1 - 3 Ways To Improve Your Speed

    This episode of the Developing The Elite Athlete is a redone version of what we had started in the past where we speak weekly on 1 of 4 topics of Developing The Elite Athlete in Speed, Strength, Power & Multi-Directional Skill. This week we will be talking about the 3 ways to improve your speed with them being stride frequency, stride length and force application.

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    Season 1 - Episode 76 - Putting the 5 phase of a Million $$$ 60 together

    In this episode of the Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John speaks about putting the 5 phases of the 60 yard dash together and how one can negatively effect the others. If you’d like to learn more about these concepts then download our FREE Million $$$ 60 Yard Dash Guide at https://xplosiveperformanceacademy.clickfunnels.com/optin22240627

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    Season 1 - Episode 75 - Finish your 60 strong

    In this episode of the Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John speaks about the max Velocity phase during the 60 yard dash. If you’d like to learn more about the Million $$$ 60 Yard Dash then go download our free guide at https://xplosiveperformanceacademy.clickfunnels.com/optin22240627

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    Season 1 - Episode 74 - How to transition in your 60

    In this episode of the Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John speaks about the importance of the transitional phase of the 60 yard and how it effects the entire 60. If you’d like to learn this and the 5 step process of running your Million $$$ 60 Yard Dash then go to https://xplosiveperformanceacademy.clickfunnels.com/optin22240627

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    Season 1 - Episode 73 - The most important part of a fast 60

    In this episode of the Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John speaks about the most important part of the 60 Yard Dash. If you would like to learn how to run your Million $$$ 60 Yard Dash then go download our FREE guide at https://xplosiveperformanceacademy.clickfunnels.com/optin22240627

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    Season 1 - Episode 72 - Two legs for the win!

    In this episode of the Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John speaks about the importance of the double leg press when it comes to running a fast 60 yard dash.If you find this information valuable then go download our Million $$$ 60 Yard Dash Guide at https://xplosiveperformanceacademy.clickfunnels.com/optin22240627

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    Season 1 - Episode 71 - Running a faster 60

    In this episode of the Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John speaks about the 5 steps necessary to run a faster 60 yard dash and blaze your competition

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    Season 1 - Episode 70 - How to grow through mindset growth

    In this episode of the Developing The Elite Athlete Podcast John speaks about mindset and the growth that comes from your mindset.

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    Season 1 - Episode 69 - Imbalances Cause Injury

    In this episode of Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John speaks about the importance of muscular balance to prevent injury and maximize athleticism.

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    Season 1 - Episode 68 - How your core strength will elevate your speed

    In this episode of the Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John speaks about core strength elevating your chance to increase your speed.

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    Season 1 - Episode 67 - The #1 reason for strength training

    In this episode of the Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John speaks about the importance and the main reason behind strength training in sport

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    Season 1 - Episode 66 - why do baseball players need to develop power?

    In this episode of the Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John speaks about power development being important for baseball players. This applies to both pitchers and position players

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    Season 1 - Episode 65 - Arms dictate your speed?

    In this episode of the Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John speaks about the use of arms during linear sprinting and the myths of proper technique

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    Season 1 - Episode 64 - Meaning of 1% Better Daily

    In this episode of the Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John speaks about the meaning of 1% Better Daily

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    Season 1 - Episode 63 - Are you training in the correct energy system?

    In this episode of the Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John speaks about training in specific energy systems for an athletes sport

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    Season 1 - Episode 62 - is your agility reactive

    In this episode of the Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John speaks about the importance of reactive multi-directional skill for athletes.

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    Season 1 - Episode 61 - Grind 24/7 causes issues

    In this episode of Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John speaks about the importance of recovery for athletes and why the grind 24/7 mentality is not a good mindset to have

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    Season 1 - Episode 60 - Why video games are hurting your athleticism

    In this episode of the Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John speaks about posture effecting your performance and why video games are a major cause.

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    Season 1 - Episode 59 - Is your core being developed throughout your program?

    In this episode of the Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John speaks about the importance of core transfer from strength to your field of play

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    Season 1 - Episode 58 - Should we force our program on an athlete?

    In this episode of the Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John speaks about forcing athletes into specific strength programs

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    Season - Episode 57 - How to quickly increase your power

    In this episode of the Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John speaks about post active potentiation and how it can quickly increase your ability to apply force efficiently

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    Season 1 - Episode 56 - These small things will dictate your speed

    In this episode of the Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John speaks about the 3 small things that make a HUGE difference in speed and how you apply force.

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    Season 1 - Episode 55 - What it means to be a man... a leader

    In this episode of the Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John speaks about what it means to being a man and how this translates to being a leader in your sport.

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    Season 1 - Episode 54 - How are our athletes developing their energy systems?

    On this episode of the Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John shares his thoughts and ideology on energy system development and how they push their athletes

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    Season 1 - Episode 53 - 3 ways to optimize your change of direction ability

    In this episode of the Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John speaks about the 3 ways to optimize your ability to change direction and dominate the agility tests at camps and combines

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    Season 1 - Episode 52 - The most important factor in recovery

    In this episode of Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John speaks about the impact of proper nutrition on an athletes ability to recover efficiently

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    Season 1 - Episode 51 - The reason your lower back hurts

    In this episode of the Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John speaks about why you’re having lower back pain even as an active, young athlete

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    Season 1 - Episode 50 - How your core effects your strength

    In this episode of the Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John speaks about the importance of core strength when it comes to speed development

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    Season 1 - Episode 49 - Is there such thing as sport specific strength?

    In this episode of Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John speaks about having sport specific and individualized strength for each athlete and how they do it at XPA

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    Season 1 - Episode 48 - 3 necessities or power development

    His episode of Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John speaks about the 3 necessities to improve your power that translates to the field

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    Season 1 - Episode 47 - Simplification of Speed

    In this episode of Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John speaks about the simplification of speed and how to make the biggest difference in the shortest period of time

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    Season 1 - Episode 46 - singles vs home runs

    In this episode of the Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John speaks about the daily habits that can change your life and improve your trajectory by focus on this one thing

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The 9 Essentials of Sports Performance are the building blocks of developing elite athleticism and maximizing sports performance. We will speak on a daily basis about the 9 pillars that make an elite athlete and how to develop your own athleticism.

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John Vickers

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