Episode 33 - LTAD in the weight room, the MVC conditioning program design and optimizing the off-season with Ian Perry

From The First Chair Podcast

In this episode, Frank & Thierry welcome Capital Strength Training Systems Strength Coach Ian Perry to discuss how developing an athlete physically is a long term process, to explain the philosophy of the MVC conditioning program, to elaborate on the various summer programs and much more. (1:01) - Episode 5 - Physical Preparation with Nick Haince (2:10) - Ian's bio (2:26) - Why did Ian practice volleyball, lacrosse and basketball? (5:18) - Why is volleyball Ian's favorite sport? (6:16) - What books and podcasts does coach Perry recommend? Atomic Habits by James Clear The 5 AM Club by Robin Sharma The Physical Preparation Podcast by Mike Robertson (7:47) - What is the common denominator with high level athletes? (10:40) - What is Ian's coaching philosophy? (12:55) - What are the primary physical requirements for a volleyball player? (14:45) - How can physical training be fun for a 14U athlete? (17:00) - What are the differences and the value of the squat and the hinge movements for volleyball? (19:50) - Is the rumour true that boys have mostly mobility issues and girls have mostly stability issues? (22:30) - What is coach Perry's vision of the Maverick physical preparation program design? (25:03) - What are the typical red flags in regards to the squat movement preventing an athlete from adding load to a bar. (27:54) - How do you teach landing properly? (30:16) - What is the typical volume of training for 14U to 18U Maverick athletes with Capital Strength? (31:20) - Why did Mettle Sports Training and Capital Strength unite forces for the Maverick Comp Teams? Maverick Prep - Mini Band Series Maverick Prep - Core Series (32:10) - What are the different stages a Maverick athlete will complete from 14U to 18U? (37:20) - Why Coach Perry doesn't recommend high box jumping? (37:51) - Are ladder drills a good way to build agility for a volleyball player? (39:15) - Is Olympic lifting included for Maverick athletes training at Capital Strength? (41:55) - Should cardio training be included at some point in a training program designed for a volleyball player? (46:00) - How should athletes' jumping loads be managed between the school coach, the club coach and the strength coach? (54:40) - What are exemplary traits some Maverick athletes demonstrate that all athletes should follow? (58:01) - What are the various programs CSTS is offering MVC athletes this upcoming off-season? (62:56) - How does the Kinduct app function and how does it enhance the athlete's program? (64:30) - Is the commitment rate from the MVC athletes sufficiently high in the off-season? (67:00) - What are some pitfalls athletes in each stream might face and how to solve them? (71:00) - Follow Capital Strength on Instagram at @capital_strength_ts