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Training the Youth Athlete

Training the Youth Athlete - Paperback

by Dan John
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Availability:In StockContributor:Dan JohnTheme:Topical/Health & FitnessPublish date:5/18/2026Pages:102
Languages:EnglishPublisher:OS PressISBN-13:9781963675191ISBN-10:1963675193UPC:9781963675191Book Category:Health & Fitness, Sports & RecreationBook Subcategory:Exercise, CoachingBook Topic:Strength TrainingSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.28 inchesWeight:0.195Product ID:SCX6SH8VR7

In the past few decades, the art and science of weightlifting has gone from being considered dangerous and unnecessary to becoming a pillar of every sport and game. The focus of this book is on basic patterns like push, pull, hinge, squat, and carry rather than chasing numbers too early. Strength training is framed as a long-term investment, where consistency and gradual progress matter more than intensity or specialization. The program also highlights the importance of enjoyment, confidence, and group accountability to keep young athletes engaged. Ultimately, the goal is to develop resilient, capable individuals who are prepared for both sport and life, not just short-term performance.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:OS PressISBN-13:9781963675191ISBN-10:1963675193UPC:9781963675191Book Category:Health & Fitness, Sports & RecreationBook Subcategory:Exercise, CoachingBook Topic:Strength TrainingSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.28 inchesWeight:0.195Product ID:SCX6SH8VR7
John, Dan: - Dan John has spent more than sixty years lifting heavy things and trying to figure out why people make fitness so complicated. A former All-American discus thrower, Highland Games athlete, and Olympic lifter, Dan somehow turned throwing stuff and picking up iron into a career as a coach, teacher, and author.Insert Dan John.JPGHe's written books like Intervention, Can You Go?, and Now What?, each one trying (again) to answer the age-old question: "Why aren't people doing the simple stuff that actually works?" Known for reducing tangled training ideas into plain English-usually with a story about coaching, parenting, or his own spectacular mistakes-Dan travels the world teaching workshops that mix humor, insight, and a healthy dose of common sense.When he's not coaching or writing, you'll find him in Utah, gardening, lifting, reading, and trying to keep up with his grandkids-who've already outpaced his speed but haven't quite beaten his deadlift. Yet.
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