Episode 98 - The Specialization Epidemic

Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres link to discuss Baxter Holmes's two-part feature on ESPN.com about specialization in youth basketball. They discuss their own experiences training youth athletes, the culture that's creating this epidemic and what trainers can do to help be a part of the solution. The guys also discuss what they've been up to, which is quite a lot! Chris debriefs on Global Squad, where he's spent the entire month of July. Plus, Craig talks about what he learned taking John Rusin's PPSC certification over the weekend in DC.The Train With The Best Podcast is powered by Kitu Life Inc. For 25% off Super Espresso, Super Coffee and Super Creamer, use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" at checkout at DrinkSuperCoffee.com.For 20% off the highest quality protein you can find, use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" at checkout at LiveMomentous.com!Our theme music was made by Jamarian Bates. You can contact him via Soundcloud here: @jaybates40oz!

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