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The FAKTR PodcastFunctional And Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation Author: Jessica Riddle, Todd Riddle
Welcome to the FAKTR Podcast, where we talk about the stuff they didnt teach you in schoolhow to grow your practice, refine your clinical skills, and get better results for your patients. Were here to help you navigate the real-world challenges of being a healthcare provider, from delivering top-notch patient care to running a business that doesnt run you into the ground. Whether youre fresh out of school or scaling your practice, were diving into the hands-on techniques, business strategies, and mindset shifts that set you apartso you can build a career you love without burning out. If you're ready to learn what works (and what doesnt) from people whove been there, youre in the right place.If you enjoy the show, be sure to hit the follow button! That's a small way you can help us carry on doing this, thank you for listening. Listen to past episodes and view additional content at faktrpodcast.com.INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FAKTREDUCATION/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/faktrFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FAKTRconceptTHREADS: https://www.threads.net/@faktreducation Language: en Genres: Courses, Education, Health & Fitness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#119 - Why Stronger Isn’t Always Better: Rethinking Performance Training for Young Athletes, Part 2
Friday, 9 January, 2026
What We’re Getting Wrong When Training Youth AthletesStrength, movement quality, and long-term resilience in youth sports with Matthew McKayBuilding resilient athletes isn’t about pushing harder — it’s about training smarter.In Part Two of this two-part series, Matthew McKay returns to the FAKTR Podcast to move from philosophy into real-world application. This episode builds directly on the foundation laid in Part One, shifting the focus toward practical strategies that support long-term athletic resilience, performance consistency, and injury prevention in young athletes.Matthew breaks down why unilateral training reveals what bilateral strength can hide, how movement quality should guide programming decisions, and how even warm-ups can serve as powerful assessment tools when you know what to look for. Rather than chasing short-term performance gains, this conversation emphasizes sustainability — helping athletes stay healthy, adaptable, and available across seasons and stages of development.This episode is especially valuable for healthcare providers, strength coaches, athletic trainers, and anyone working with middle school or high school athletes who want to support longevity without sacrificing performance.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why unilateral training plays a critical role in developing resilient young athletesHow bilateral strength can mask asymmetries and compensation patternsHow to use movement quality as an ongoing assessment toolStrategies for reducing injury risk without overloading developing bodiesHow to support consistency and performance without driving burnout🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:Listen to Part 1 (Episode 118) Here 👉 Why Stronger Isn’t Always Better →🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment
