Pacey Performance Podcast #60 - Luke Jenkinson (Lead Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach at Sheffield United FC)

This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast sees me speaking with a good friend of mine and fellow Yorkshireman, Luke Jenkinson. Luke is doing some great work at one of the most renowned football academies in the UK in Sheffield United. Players such as Kyle Walker, Kyle Naughton, Phil Jagielka and more recently Jordan Slew all going through the gates at Sheffield United. Luke has a great outlook on player development and its always a pleasure to hear his enthusiasm about his role and how he can have an impact on young players, not only in a football capacity, but also as young men.

In this episode you will learn -

• Who is Luke Jenkinson
• Coaching Philosophy as a club
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  How is the programming individualized?
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  Thoughts about early specialization
• What the FA are learning from you
• Recommendations for young coaches

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Luke can be found on Twitter @lukegatus

Enjoy

PP