Jack’s Arm Hurt. Mia’s Knee Hurt. Here’s What Fixed Both.

About this episode

Michael Ockrim discusses the impact of single-sport specialization and the importance of strength training in preventing youth sports injuries.

Your kid plays more sports than ever — but are they getting stronger or just more injured? In this episode, Michael Ockrim breaks down why single-sport specialization without strength training is the root cause of most youth overuse injuries, what the science actually says about kids lifting weights, and the six fundamental movement patterns every young athlete needs to master before they ever touch a barbell. If your child plays sports year-round and you want them playing for decades, this one is for you. Get full access to Mighty Oak Athletic Free Newsletter at mightyoak.substack.com/subscribe

People in this episode

Host: Michael Ockrim

Topics covered

• youth sports
• overuse injuries
• strength training
• single-sport specialization
• athletic development

Keywords

• youth sports
• injuries
• strength training
• single-sport specialization
• movement patterns

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