On this episode I interviewed Toby Edwards who is a strength and conditioning coach and researcher who just finished his PhD.

This episode’s main focus was Toby’s PhD and speed training for junior/youth athletes.

Topics discussed…

• Toby’s time interning as an S&C coach in the US college system
• Why he decided to go over and do that
• His biggest takeaways
• Why he decided to pursue his PhD
• Importance of determining if change is real in research and practical coaching
• Why speed is important for field based athletes
• Important components of acceleration and max velocity
• His PhD takeaways and how to implement them
• Biggest focuses for speed training in junior/youth athletes
• Drills and training a big group
• How he goes about limitations with time

You can follow/connect/contact Toby below…

Instagram: @tobyedwards_phd

Twitter: @tobyedwards_phd

Research Gate: here

 You can contact/follow me below…

Instagram: @coachpatrickwood

Twitter: @coachpattywood

Website: www.patrick-wood.com

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