Episode 3 - Mike Gettemy Addresses Strength and Conditioning Considerations for Track and Field Athletes

Ankeny Centennial Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Mike Gettemy, joins me to talk about current best practices in utilizing S&C for your track and field athletes. Mike recently completed an internship at the University of Texas and is a rapid-riser in this field.

Key Timestamps:
1:45 - Mike's S&C/Coaching Background

4:45 - High Performance West Scholar Program (Steve Magness and Jonathan Marcus)

• Link to a their currently free program: https://www.highperformancewest.com/membership

8:48 - Umbrella approach to S&C (Overall athlete first, specialty training second)

10:08 - Speed training as a way to develop strength?

12:35 - Plyometrics

15:25 - Periodization

21:35 - Resources for becoming or developing as an S&C coach

Contact Info:

• Twitter: @mikegettemy
• Email: mike.gettemy@ankenyschools.org