14. David Marmon, Head Sports Performance Coach, University of Illinois-Chicago & Chris Norris, Head Men's Soccer Coach, The College of William & Mary

In this episode I’m privileged to welcome David Marmon, the Head Sports Performance Coach at the University of illinois Chicago. David brings decades of experience in working with collegiate athletes to guide them through improving their performance and wellness. David is a wealth of knowledge and I’m lucky to have him on the podcast. Also joining us again is Chris Norris, the head men’s soccer coach at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA. One of the topics is how coaches work together to improve athletes’ performances.Please remember to share this podcast along with providing any questions and comments you have through matchplayrecruit.com.

Summary

In this conversation, David Marmon, a sports performance coach, discusses his background and journey in the field. He explains the role of a strength and performance coach in college athletics and the collaboration between coaches and performance staff. Marmon emphasizes the importance of off-season preparation for athletes and the need for individualized training plans. He also discusses the benefits of performance training for high school athletes and provides resources for those who don't have access to professional guidance. Marmon highlights the significance of warm-ups, recovery, and injury prevention in sports performance. This conversation covers various topics related to sports performance and fitness. The importance of warm-up and foam rolling is discussed, highlighting the role of these practices in preparing the body for exercise and preventing injuries. The conversation also delves into the use of supplements, with a focus on the benefits of sleep and creatine. The potential dangers of energy drinks are explored, emphasizing the negative effects on heart rate and overall health. The importance of avoiding painful movements and finding suitable alternatives is emphasized. Strategies for dealing with delayed onset muscle soreness are shared, emphasizing the benefits of movement. The conversation concludes with a funny story about miscommunication during a training exercise.

Takeaways

Strength and performance coaches play a crucial role in advising sport coaches and optimizing team performance in college athletics.

Off-season preparation is essential for athletes to improve their fitness and prevent injuries.

Individualized training plans and addressing lifestyle factors are key to maximizing athletic performance.

Functional movements, such as sprinting, jumping, and changing direction, are important for sports-specific training.

High school athletes can benefit from focusing on basic exercises like sprinting, jumping, and bodyweight calisthenics.

Foam rollers and percussion massagers can be useful tools for warm-ups and recovery.

Chapters

06:07 Collaboration between Coaches and Performance Staff

09:36 Off-Season Preparation for Athletes

13:59 Importance of Fitness in Recruiting

16:26 Fitness Testing and Training Plans

20:42 Training for High School Athletes

23:09 Maximal Strength Training and Arm Workouts

24:28 Injury Prevention and Lifestyle Factors

26:21 Functional Movements for Soccer Players

30:08 Benefits of Performance Training for Athletes

35:30 Resources for High School Athletes

38:40 Importance of Warm-ups and Recovery

44:06 Usefulness of Foam Rollers and Percussion Massagers

47:59 Importance of Lifestyle Factors and Injury Prevention

49:04 The Importance of Warm-up and Foam Rolling

50:01 The Role of Supplements in Performance

53:14 Choosing Safe and Effective Supplements

54:13 The Dangers of Energy Drinks

57:05 Avoiding Painful Movements

58:14 Strategies for Dealing with Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

59:43 A Funny Story about Miscommunication