Simon Brearley (Cranleigh School): Why S&C coaches need to understand common injuries in youth.

Feb 13, 2023
1h 3m

Episode Description

Simon Brearley is the Head of Athlete Development & Rehabilitation at Cranleigh School and a consultant strength & conditioning coach with England Golf, and the European Tour Health & Performance Institute (official providers of science and medicine services on the DP World Tour). 


In this episode Simon discusses: 

  • The evolution of the program at Cranleigh School.


  • How his role has had a more rehabilitation focussed element.


  • The most common injuries he sees on a regular basis in school based athletes.


  • The relationship many of these injuries have to training load and growth.


  • Why he thinks youth S&C coaches should have a better understanding of common injuries.


You can follow Simon's work via his Twitter: @resolveperf . 


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