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Year-Round Training Blocks w/ Coach Derek Shell, Napoleon HS | The Platform Ep. 29
High school athletes don't always have an offseason. Their training programs still need a plan.
On Episode 29 of The Platform, hosts Chris Whittaker and Chris Gilliam welcome Coach Derek Shell from Napoleon High School to discuss developing stronger athletes while balancing multiple sports, limited training time, and year-round competition.
Coach Shell shares how Napoleon Powerlifting grew from just eight athletes in 2021 to approximately 50–60 lifters, becoming one of the school's largest athletic programs and awarding its first varsity letters.
The coaches dive into training blocks, linear…
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