On this episode of the Tully Legends presented by Tully, Justin Loudon, strength and conditioning coach at Ezell Harding Christian School (TN), joins the show to share how he built a high-performing, data-informed training program that develops athletes from the ground up. Justin discusses the structure of the Ezell Harding program, the philosophy behind the “111% mindset,” and how physical literacy and curriculum-based training help students build confidence and lay a long-term athletic foundation. He also explains how collecting and using performance data can improve training decisions while still keeping programs simple and effective.

Throughout the conversation, Justin gives actionable insight on gaining buy-in from coaches, parents, and administrators, implementing strength programs across multiple grade levels, and developing athletes with a long-term perspective that prepares them for both competition and life beyond high school.

Chapters

Introduction and coaching background
Program structure at Ezell Harding
The 111% mindset and training philosophy
Physical literacy and youth curriculum
Educating coaches, parents, and administrators
Building buy-in and overcoming resistance
Tracking athlete progress with data
Lessons from Justin’s coaching journey
Long-term athlete development principles
Balancing performance metrics and simplicity
Advice for programs with limited resources
Future projects and continued learning

Connect on X:

Keith Grabowski: @CoachKGrabowski

Justin Loudon: @CoachLoudon531

Tully: @TullyTracking

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