Does weight lifting stunt growth? At what age should my kid start lifting? Mike Boyle is one of the pioneers in strength training and has worked at all ages and stages of sports. He answers these questions and more in this week’s episode.   Show Notes 7:00 One of the original strength coaches still learning every year 12:30 You need to understand the sports and athletes you assist if you want to make a difference 19:15 Is it worth driving three hours for 30 seconds of actual ball contact? 31:30 Don’t drug the thoroughbreds 42:15 Sometimes the system gives kids results but that doesn’t mean it is the best way 60:00 We tend to highlight the exception and not the rule when evaluating talent     Getting in Touch Find Mike’s Complete Youth Training Program here: www.completeyouthtraining.com Twitter: @MBoyle1959 Instagram: @Michael_Boyle1959   About   Join us at the Future of Coaching Conference! Future of Coaching Conference Registration Page   CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE COURSES:   Warriors, Not Winners - Want to create gritty, resilient athletes who succeed beyond the game?   Purchase Warriors, Not Winners now!   Transformational Coaching - Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching.   Become a Transformational Coach Today –     If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad   Launch Apple’s Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie