<description>&lt;p class="" data-start="305" data-end="503"&gt;🎙️ In this episode, we break down why your young athletes &lt;em data-start="364" data-end= "370"&gt;must&lt;/em&gt; train below the knee. The foot and ankle are the foundation of movement — skip this and you're risking injury and missed potential.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="" data-start="505" data-end="514"&gt;We cover:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul data-start="515" data-end="761"&gt; &lt;li class="" data-start="515" data-end="570"&gt; &lt;p class="" data-start="517" data-end="570"&gt;Why basic foot and ankle strength is non-negotiable&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="" data-start="571" data-end="628"&gt; &lt;p class="" data-start="573" data-end="628"&gt;The hidden performance benefits of lower leg training&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="" data-start="629" data-end="710"&gt; &lt;p class="" data-start="631" data-end="710"&gt;How strong feet improve sprinting, change of direction, and injury prevention&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="" data-start="711" data-end="761"&gt; &lt;p class="" data-start="713" data-end="761"&gt;What drills actually work (and which ones don't)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p class="" data-start="763" data-end="878"&gt;If you're coaching youth athletes and ignoring the feet, you're missing a huge piece of the puzzle. Let's fix that.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Developing Young Athletes Network Podcast

David Edwards

Why Foot & Ankle Training Is the Missing Link in Youth Sports

APR 14, 202527 MIN
Developing Young Athletes Network Podcast

Why Foot & Ankle Training Is the Missing Link in Youth Sports

APR 14, 202527 MIN

Description

🎙️ In this episode, we break down why your young athletes must train below the knee. The foot and ankle are the foundation of movement — skip this and you're risking injury and missed potential. We cover: Why basic foot and ankle strength is non-negotiable The hidden performance benefits of lower leg training How strong feet improve sprinting, change of direction, and injury prevention What drills actually work (and which ones don't) If you're coaching youth athletes and ignoring the feet, you're missing a huge piece of the puzzle. Let's fix that.