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In this episode, host Jay DeMayo interviews Colton Susen about individualized training and coaching practices in sports.

In this episode of the Central Virginia Sport Performance Podcast, host Jay DeMayo welcomes East Carolina University Men's Basketball Strength Coach Colton Susen. They delve into Colton's journey through various coaching roles at universities like Michigan and Southern Illinois. The discussion focuses on the importance of individualized training programs for athletes, emphasizing risk profiling and the use of objective measures to tailor workouts. Colton shares insights on progression and regression in training, particularly in squatting techniques, and the role of technology like flywheels in enhancing performance. The conversation also touches on the significance of building a culture of accountability among athletes and the challenges of adapting training methods to the evolving sports environment. The episode concludes with reflections on the importance of maintaining standards and the continuous pursuit of improvement in coaching practices. Key topics: The significance of initial risk profiling using injury predictors like previous surgeries, neuromuscular control tests, and basic movement screens. Implementation of standardized strength testing (e.g., goblet squat, Zercher…

People in this episode

Host: Jay DeMayo

Guest: Colton Susen

Topics covered

• individualized training programs
• risk profiling
• squatting techniques
• technology in training
• culture of accountability
• coaching practices

Keywords

• strength training
• athlete performance
• injury predictors
• progression benchmarks
• objective data
• training methods

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: East Carolina University, Michigan, Southern Illinois

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