The impact of growth and maturation on youth performance with Rhodri Lloyd (Senior Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning at Cardiff Metropolitan University)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to Senior Lecturer at Cardiff Metropolitan University, Rhodri Lloyd. Rhodri is Senior Lecturer on the Strength & Conditioning course but also has numerous publications in the area of youth and adolescent training and a book titled Strength and Conditioning for Youth Athletes which is co-edited with Jon Oliver. If you are interested in getting full texts of some of Rhodri's research, you can visit his Researchgate page HERE.

In this episode, you will learn -

Who is Rhodri Lloyd (background, experience, and current role)
The impact of growth and maturation on youth performance
Talent ID
Strength training for youth athletes
Dispelling the myths

The role of 'play' in youth athletes
Parental engagement

Rhodri can be found on Twitter @rhodri_s_lloyd