Episode 184: 184. Interview with Yannick Plante (Part Two)

The PBSCCS Podcast

Yannick Plante is entering his sixth season within the Kansas City Royals organization. He is working the 2024 season as the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Surprise Royals after working three seasons in the same role with Triple-A Omaha. He is also serving as a Rehab Strength & Conditioning Coach. In the fall of 2019, Yannick was a staff member of the Surprise Saguaros during the Arizona Fall League. Plante has a master’s degree in kinesiology from the University of Calgary and a bachelor’s degree in human kinetics with specialization in biophysics from the University of Ottawa. He is from Ottawa, Ontario and currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona.
Topics covered in this episode:
-Advice for others
-Finding success at different locations
-Continuing education resources
Quotes:
-"We have an unbelievable privilege of working with athletes that come from all over the world" (1:45)
-"I think in due time everyone can find a place in a different setting" (9:48)
-"You've gotta be able to immerse yourself in a setting where other people are already comfortable in" (15:07)
If you'd like to learn more from Yannick, you can follow him on social media:
Twitter:
@YannPlantz
Instagram:
@yannplantz