The Get Down - Youth Athletic Development

Youth sport is a billion dollar industry. Youth athletic development plays a significant role in this. With such a large investment at stake through various stakeholders, how do you know you're on the right path in setting this generation up for success? A podcast like no other- The Get Down promises to give you all the answers with incredible insights from Nathan Parnham renowned athletic development coach and author of The Sporting Parent. For coaches, teachers, and parents involved in the youth sporting landscape this is your key to success!

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Episodes

EP6: Parents- The pandemic and youth sport participation

Welcome back to episode six of the Get Down podcast. Where today's focus is squarely on parents navigating the complexities of youth sports in the wake of the pandemic. As we rewind three years to those turbulent times, it's evident that the landscape of family life shifts, with confined living and disrupted routines becoming the norm. Despite these challenges, there were moments of profound connection and joy, like the one I witnessed in a local park, where a family engaged in unstructured spor...

Mar 06, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 6

EP5: Coaches- Exploring the youth programming conundrum

Welcome to episode five of the Get Down podcast, made specifically for coaches in the youth sports arena. In this episode, we will talk about the art of coaching beyond what you learn at university, focusing on programming prescription and utilising your coaching eye. Following the positive response from our LTAD (Long-Term Athlete Development) model discussion in episode one, we’re dedicating this episode to a deeper dive into programming within the LTAD framework. We'll recap the Balyi model, ...

Feb 29, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 5

EP4: Guest episode- Understanding the pathway to elite sport

This guest episode is proudly brought to you by Gymaware. Our guest is unparalleled in his accomplishments in elite sport. Having worked with the best athletes around the globe and for some of the biggest franchises to go with it Darren Burgess knows what it takes to make it in professional sport. Having held head roles in major clubs such as Liverpool FC, Arsenal FC, Melbourne Football Club, and currently Adelaide Football Club Darren shares insights into what separates elite performers from th...

Feb 22, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 4

EP3: Schools- How to set up the ultimate school facility

Welcome to episode three of The Get Down podcast. If you're a school diving into athletic development or specifically gearing up to create a top-notch facility, this episode is essential. I'm here to share my experience on how every school can avoid a common pitfall: investing heavily in an athletic development facility before having a clear model or understanding of what youth athletic development means within the school context. It's a mistake countless schools make, whether they're opting to ...

Feb 15, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 3

EP2: Parents- Why athletic development is no longer a luxury but a necessity

Welcome to Episode 2, and whether you're already a listener or joining us for the first time, thank you for being here. This episode is specifically for parents, eager to learn more about athletic development and why it's evolved from a luxury to an absolute necessity for the emerging generation. As a parent, you might be grappling with questions about athletic development, wondering if it's appropriate for your child, and pondering if playing their chosen sport should be sufficient. In this epi...

Feb 08, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 2

EP1: Coaches- Programming for youth in the high school setting.

Hey there, welcome to our very first podcast episode! I'm beyond excited to share this journey with you, and before we dive into the nitty-gritty, I want to give you a bit of background on why I decided to jump into the podcasting world. The success of the "Sporting Parent" book had me receiving a tonne of questions about youth athletic development, from creating programs to navigating the parenting side of the sporting journey. It became clear that there were common themes that needed addressin...

Feb 01, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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