531: Ted Kroeten on Play, Movement Literacy and Peak Athleticism

Just Fly Performance Podcast by Joel Smith, Just-Fly-Sports.com

Sep 3, 20261:29:10Sports & Recreation

In this episode, Ted Kroeten joins me to explore free play, underloading, and the idea of movement as a language. We discuss why great athletes often emerge from less-structured environments, how excessive coaching can i...

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