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Long Term Athletic Development: High School
UNRACKED is a live event series from BridgeAthletic where top coaches break down the systems, methods, and philosophies that drive elite performance.
Developing high school athletes takes more than hard work — it takes strategy, patience, and perspective. In this episode, we sit down with John Garrish to unpack his approach to long-term athlete development. John shares how he structures training across the four-year high school cycle — what to emphasize early on, how priorities shift as athletes mature, and what truly earns them opportunities at the next level. From in-season programming to building character and culture, this conversation explores the art and science of preparing young athletes to perform.
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Long-Term Athletic Development
Learn how to build performance that lasts. See how to structure training across the high school four-year cycle — what to emphasize early on, and how to evolve programming as athletes mature.
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Building Character Through Coaching
Explore how to create an environment that challenges athletes physically and mentally, helping them develop discipline, leadership, and resilience beyond the weight room.
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In-Season vs. Off-Season Programming
Understand how to balance performance gains with recovery during the school year — plus practical ways to keep athletes progressing without burnout.
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Pathways to the Next Level
Discover what truly helps athletes earn college offers — how to align training, mindset, and communication so they’re ready to perform when opportunity calls.
John Garrish
Founder of South Florida Prep
John Garrish is the founder of South Florida Prep, a program helping student-athletes build discipline, balance, and accountability through personalized education and training. He also leads the South Florida Speed School, a free community initiative supported by the Garrish Family Foundation, providing elite development and mentorship to over 100 athletes each week. As Director of Athletic Development and Head Track & Field Coach at North Broward Prep, John has earned national recognition for his impact on youth performance and community growth. John shares his approach to long-term athletic development through the lens of the high school four-year cycle, exploring what athletes need to learn in their first two years versus their last, and how coaches can create an environment that builds both performance and character.
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Cooper Napoli
S&C Coach and Host of UNRACKED
Cooper Napoli is a Strength and Conditioning Coach with extensive experience training high school, collegiate, professional, and tactical athletes—including Special Operations personnel, NFL players, UFC fighters, IBJJF competitors, and triathletes. He currently works with leading high school football and lacrosse programs while mentoring coaches around the world. After coaching at Westside Barbell and Equinox, Cooper founded Delta-Five Performance, a coaching business dedicated to helping athletes reach their peak through tailored training, nutrition, and performance strategies. In addition to his coaching practice, he helps educate the BridgeAthletic coaching community and hosts UNRACKED, a live event series featuring top coaches and the systems that drive elite performance.