{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why Foot &amp; Ankle Training Is the Missing Link in Youth Sports","description":"\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f In this episode, we break down why your young athletes must train below the knee. The foot and ankle are the foundation of movement \u2014 skip this and you're risking injury and missed potential. We cover:   Why basic foot and ankle strength is non-negotiable   The hidden performance benefits of lower leg training   How strong feet improve sprinting, change of direction, and injury prevention   What drills actually work (and which ones don\u2019t)   If you're coaching youth athletes and ignoring the feet, you're missing a huge piece of the puzzle. Let\u2019s fix that. ","author_name":"Developing Young Athletes Network Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.dyanetwork.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36118450\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/36118450"}