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Developing The Elite Athlete
by John Vickers
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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.
Episodes
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Why Talent Isn't Enough In Sports
Talent can get athletes noticed early. But talent alone rarely determines who succeeds long-term. In this episode, we discuss: Why talented athletes plateau The hidden dangers of relying on natural ability Why development beats talent over time The habits elite athletes build What separates...
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Why Most Athletes Are Working On The Wrong Things
Most athletes are working hard. The problem is they're often putting their time and effort into things that have very little impact on long-term performance. In this episode, we break down the biggest mistakes athletes make when it comes to training and what they should be prioritizing instead.…
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The Problem With Most Athlete Success Stories
Most athlete success stories leave out the most important part. The process. People see the scholarship offer. The dunk. The commitment. The big performance. But they rarely see what happened beforehand. In this episode, we discuss: * Why athlete success is often misunderstood * What people don't...
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Why Hard Work Wasn't Making Him Faster
Most athletes assume that if they're working hard, they're getting better. But that's not always true. In this episode, I break down the story of a football athlete who spent nearly two years training hard but saw very little improvement in his speed. When he came to us, we discovered the problem...
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The Biggest Lie In Athlete Development
One of the most common messages athletes hear is: "If you just work hard enough, you'll succeed." The problem? Hard work alone is not enough. In this episode, we discuss one of the biggest lies in athlete development and why effort without direction often leads athletes to frustration and…
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Why We Don't Do Random Workouts At XPA
Walk into most training facilities and you'll see athletes sweating, working hard, and leaving exhausted. But does that mean they're actually improving? In this episode, we break down why we don't do random workouts at XPA and why athlete development requires a system, not just effort. We…
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What Separates Athletes Who Improve Fast From Everyone Else
Why do some athletes make massive improvements while others stay stuck for years? In this episode, we break down the habits, behaviors, and mindset patterns that separate athletes who improve quickly from those who plateau. We discuss: Coachability Consistency Accountability Following a system...
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Why Speed Becomes More Important As Athletes Get Older
As athletes move from youth sports to middle school, high school, and beyond, one physical quality becomes increasingly important: speed. In this episode, we discuss: Why speed separates athletes at higher levels How the game changes as athletes get older Why skill alone eventually isn't enough...
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What Serious Athlete Development Actually Looks Like
What does real athlete development actually look like? In this episode, we break down the systems, structure, and principles behind serious long-term athlete development and why elite performance is built through intentional progression — not random workouts. We discuss: * why assessments matter…
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Why Most Training Programs Fail Athletes Long-Term
Most athletes are working hard… But many are training in systems that are actually limiting long-term development. In this episode, we break down why so many sports performance programs fail athletes over time and the biggest mistakes being made in athlete development today. We discuss: * random...
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The 7 Things Every Athlete Needs To Develop
Most athletes are underdeveloped in more areas than they realize. In this episode, we break down the 7 essential qualities every athlete needs to develop in order to maximize performance long-term. We discuss: Speed development Strength development Power development Multi-directional movement...
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Why Most Athletes Plateau After Early Success
Some athletes dominate early… Then completely plateau. In this episode, we break down why so many talented athletes stop developing as they get older — and why early success can actually hide major weaknesses. We discuss: Why puberty can mask athletic deficiencies The difference between talent…
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If You’re Not Testing, You’re Guessing
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…
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 $$$ 60 Yard Dash then go download our free guide at https://xplosiveperformanceacademy.clickfunnels.com/optin22240627 Become…
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Season 1 - Episode 74 - How to transition in your 60
In this episode of the Developing The Elite Athlete podcast John speaks about the importance of the transitional phase of the 60 yard and how it effects the entire 60. If you’d like to learn this and the 5 step process of running your Million $$$ 60 Yard Dash then go to...
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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...
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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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.
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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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.
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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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.
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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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.
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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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.
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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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.
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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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.
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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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.
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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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.
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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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.
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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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.
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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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.
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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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.
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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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.
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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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.
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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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.
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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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.
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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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.
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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 Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.
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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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.
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John Vickers
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