Progressive overload is one of the most important aspects of sports performance training however it’s often overlooked in an effort to not overtrain or make an athlete sore. This is shortsighted in my opinion. If you’re looking to get stronger, fitter and faster overload has to be present. Thankfully, there are many ways to achieve an overload. The easiest and simplest way to achieve overload is to do more (more weight, more volume), do it faster, do it longer or do it with less rest. Here’s a video of a recent sample pre-season session with the record setting North Carolina Courage where I am asked about how to overload with soccer players.
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Mike Young
Director of Performance at Athletic Lab
Mike is the Head Fitness Coach for the North Carolina Courage and North Carolina FC. He is also the owner and Director of Performance at Athletic Lab sports performance training center. He previously served as the fitness coach for the Vancouver Whitecaps and Carolina Railhawks. He has a PhD in Biomechanics, an MS in Coaching Science, and a BSS in Exercise Physiology and has coached Olympic and professional athletes in Skeleton, Track & Field, MLS and NASL Soccer, PGA Golf, NFL Football, MLB Baseball and Olympic Weightlifting. He has lectured around the world and authored 2 books and dozens of research and coaching articles.
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