Eric Cressey is the Director of Player Health and Performance for the New York Yankees and President and Co-Founder of Cressey Sports Performance. A highly sought after performance coach who specializes in applied kinesiology and biometrics, Eric trains athletes of all levels from youth sports to the professional ranks. Also an accomplished author and world-class powerlifter, Eric joins Nick to discuss how specialization can cause overuse injuries, the appropriate time for kids to start weightlifting, and how parents can help their children learn the value of healthy eating.

<p>Eric Cressey is the Director of Player Health and Performance for the New York Yankees and President and Co-Founder of Cressey Sports Performance. A highly sought after performance coach who specializes in applied kinesiology and biometrics, Eric trains athletes of all levels from youth sports to the professional ranks. Also an accomplished author and world-class powerlifter, Eric joins Nick to discuss how specialization can cause overuse injuries, the appropriate time for kids to start weightlifting, and how parents can help their children learn the value of healthy eating.</p>

The Reformed Sports Project's mission is to restore healthy balance and perspective in all areas of sport, through education and advocacy. Hosted by former collegiate national champion turned youth sports parent and coach Nick Buonocore, the Reformed Sports Podcast engages top figures in the sports world – highly-regarded collegiate coaches, championship-winning professional athletes, leading journalists and industry experts – to discuss the importance of a healthy and balanced approach to youth sports.

<p>The Reformed Sports Project's mission is to restore healthy balance and perspective in all areas of sport, through education and advocacy. Hosted by former collegiate national champion turned youth sports parent and coach Nick Buonocore, the Reformed Sports Podcast engages top figures in the sports world – highly-regarded collegiate coaches, championship-winning professional athletes, leading journalists and industry experts – to discuss the importance of a healthy and balanced approach to youth sports.</p>

The Reformed Sports Project Podcast

Ep 61: Eric Cressey

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