The Long Term Athletic Development model has widely been understood to be the best way to train for long-term athleticism. Between training stages and windows of opportunity or trainability, the LTAD model seems to be all buttoned up. In my opinion, this model is very misunderstood and misinterpreted, and oftentimes even downright wrong in its application. We'll go over all that and more today on Strength Coach Rants!
Connor Lyons is a strength and conditioning coach with 14 years of experience. He’s a graduate of USF’s Morsani College of Medicine and recieved his degree in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology. He’s spent time at the University level, in the private sector and even spent time at the Olympic level. He’s a firm believer in patterning, positioning and strength being the foundation for all performance in sport and in life. He’s the owner of The Lyons Den Sports Performance and Strength Coach University.
