Traditional strength training is superior for building strength and speed in athletes compared to functional training when baseline strength has not been established.

“The researchers concluded that traditional strength training is superior for building strength and speed strength variables in the athletes. Now, here's the deal. The group of people that they trained were adolescent soccer players. Of course. Huge difference.”

Using specific technical terminology in programming can serve as a useful tool for coaches to organize their own thoughts and maintain flexibility in exercise selection.

“I don't use it for them. I use it for me to where like that way I can kind of like be a little bit more fluid with what I want to do there.”