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Ep 25 | Megan Young: Data, Decision-Making, & The Complexities of Performance Coaching in the MLS

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In this conversation, Coach Megan Young discusses her journey as a performance coach in soccer, emphasizing the importance of mindset, load management, and metrics in athlete performance. She shares insights on how to prepare players for competitions, the significance of individual needs, and the dynamics of team decision-making. The conversation highlights the complexities of performance coaching and the necessity of adapting strategies to fit the unique demands of professional sports. In this conversation, Coach Megan Young discusses the integration of medical and performance frameworks in coaching, emphasizing the importance of specialization versus a universal coaching approach. She shares insights on balancing data with intuition in decision-making, developing effective recovery strategies, and the significance of education in coaching. Reflecting on her evolution as a coach, she highlights future trends in training and the essential human element in coaching relationships.

Connect with Megan:

Instagram: @Coachmegastrong

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Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Background

03:14

Mindset and Performance Coaching

05:58

Load Management in Soccer

08:59

Metrics and Performance Data

11:50

Academy Development and Player Readiness

15:00

Travel and Game Preparation

17:50

Team Dynamics and Decision Making

21:02

Evaluating Performance Decisions

24:10

Integrating Medical and Performance Frameworks

27:08

The Role of Specialization in Coaching

29:23

Balancing Data and Intuition in Coaching Decisions

32:20

Developing Effective Recovery Strategies

36:53

The Importance of Education in Coaching

41:06

Reflecting on Coaching Evolution

42:08

Future Trends in Training and Performance

48:24

The Human Element in Coaching

  continue reading

33 episodes

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Content provided by Keiser Fitness. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Keiser Fitness or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this conversation, Coach Megan Young discusses her journey as a performance coach in soccer, emphasizing the importance of mindset, load management, and metrics in athlete performance. She shares insights on how to prepare players for competitions, the significance of individual needs, and the dynamics of team decision-making. The conversation highlights the complexities of performance coaching and the necessity of adapting strategies to fit the unique demands of professional sports. In this conversation, Coach Megan Young discusses the integration of medical and performance frameworks in coaching, emphasizing the importance of specialization versus a universal coaching approach. She shares insights on balancing data with intuition in decision-making, developing effective recovery strategies, and the significance of education in coaching. Reflecting on her evolution as a coach, she highlights future trends in training and the essential human element in coaching relationships.

Connect with Megan:

Instagram: @Coachmegastrong

Stay connected with Keiser:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keiserfitness/?hl=en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeiserFitness\

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeiserFitness

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keiser-international/mycompany/verification/

Keiser Fitness Website: https://www.keiser.com/

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Background

03:14

Mindset and Performance Coaching

05:58

Load Management in Soccer

08:59

Metrics and Performance Data

11:50

Academy Development and Player Readiness

15:00

Travel and Game Preparation

17:50

Team Dynamics and Decision Making

21:02

Evaluating Performance Decisions

24:10

Integrating Medical and Performance Frameworks

27:08

The Role of Specialization in Coaching

29:23

Balancing Data and Intuition in Coaching Decisions

32:20

Developing Effective Recovery Strategies

36:53

The Importance of Education in Coaching

41:06

Reflecting on Coaching Evolution

42:08

Future Trends in Training and Performance

48:24

The Human Element in Coaching

  continue reading

33 episodes

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