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#416 Why "Data-Driven" Coaching is Failing the Next Generation of Athletes
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- Dave Tate's Table Talk
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- May 18, 2026
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Summary
The weight room isn't just a place to build muscle. It's a battlefield where psychology meets physical adaptation — and most coaches are losing because they're coaching numbers instead of people. Dr. Justin Lima joins Dave Tate at the elitefts compound to dismantle the myth of "optimal" training and explain why giving athletes a stimulus they aren't prepared for can rob them of long-term development. From scaling Strength Coach Network to his PhD research on reactive force development, Lima connects elite-level sport science with the reality of coaching in the trenches. INSIDE THE EPISODE: • Why coach-to-athlete communication is disappearing in favor of technology • The "Robbing Twice" principle and how advanced methods can ruin future adaptation • Using HRV and readiness metrics as conversation starters — not command centers • The political realities of collegiate strength coaching vs. private sector performance • How to transition from institutional coaching to business ownership • Implementing max effort methods in team sports without wrecking practice schedules ABOUT DR. JUSTIN LIMA: Dr. Justin Lima, PhD, is the President & CEO of Strength Coach Network and a veteran high-performance consultant with nearly 20 years of experience across the B1G, ACC, and Ivy League. He has helped develop: • 30+ NFL Draft Picks • Multiple Super Bowl Champions • Coaches and practitioners across every level of sport His work focuses on translating complex sport science into practical coaching systems that actually work under pressure. Become an elitefts channel member for early access to Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast and other perks. ➡️ @eliteftsofficial SUPPORT DAVE TATE'S TABLE TALK: FULL Crew Access https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew Limited Edition Apparel https://www.elitefts…