In this episode of the ASAP Athletic Strength and Power podcast, our host, Ed Cicale, engages in an insightful conversation with Ethan Reeve, a prominent name in the strength and conditioning industry with deep ties to wrestling. This episode, sponsored by The CBD Healthcare Company, covers vast areas related to athlete conditioning, personal athletic experiences of Reeve, and his coaching philosophy.
Reeve, a seasoned professional with an illustrious wrestling and coaching career, illustrates the influence of wrestling on strength training. He underscores the need to teach correct training methodologies to young athletes, the art of making athletes tougher and more agile, and applications of these insights on all sports and training programs. He includes wrestling as a support sport to football, highlighting the physical fitness, tenacity, and kinesthetic awareness it imparts.
Harnessing his vast professional wisdom, Reeve shares valuable advice for coaches, stressing the need to progressively build the strength of athletes, emphasizing on their technique over merely amplifying their maximum weight. Though his approach extensively prioritizes athleticism, he acknowledges the necessity of power building, wrapping up every session with an athletic activity.
As a former four-time SEC champion, Reeve also provides us with an in-depth reflection on wrestling as an integral part of physical training, describing it as an anaerobic sport that inherently fortifies several muscle groups.
Get inspired and educated from our conversation with Ethan Reeve as he unfolds his expansive experience in the health and fitness realm. This podcast is filled with wisdom accrued from a distinguished career and Reeve's enthusiasm for assisting others in their fitness pursuits. It's an essential listen for budding coaches, athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
Ethan is currently Director of Strength and Athletic Performance at Mondo Sports Flooring and encourages all to contact him: ereeve@mondousa.com
Former President of the CSCCa | MSCC, SCCC | 44 years as a Coach in College and High School
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