The Youth Fitness Podcast™
Episode 54: Controlled Adversity and Strength Training, with Stephen Kinsella of FSM Youths and "The Edge"
Jeff and Mikki talk with Stephen Kinsella of FSM Youth (Bray Ireland) about his recent project and ebook "The Edge" and the why behind helping this generation through adversity.
Episode Highlights:
2:36 The Youth Mindset angle and asking the right questions
3:56 "The Edge"- 9 Lessons and exercising the mind
7:13 Post adversity discussion and moving to "What are we going to do about it now"
9:32 The gym as a safe environment, delayed gratification and perseverance
13:54 Trust and great coaches
16:05 Outdoor Challenges and teens excelling
25:50 Brand X®, Psycho-Social Gaps defined alongside Movement Gaps
30:03 Allowing adversity
35:25 "It all comes back to getting them to lift weights"
36:18 Other projects "The Youth Coach Summit"
41:25 The 1 Question..."Stephan, Why is it so important to you to help impact Kids?"
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