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Buffer Zones, Optimizing Training and In-Season Workouts
Okay my friends, today we’re trying something 100% and completely NEW with this podcast! Yes, even after 500 episodes, I’m still looking for ways to keep it fresh and exciting, so I really hope you enjoy it. In today’s MR Training Talk, we’re going to dive deeper into some of my most popular articles and […]
Continue Reading10 Keys to Running an Awesome Training Session for Young Athletes
Look, I’ve been coaching young athletes for almost 25 years now. And if we’re going to back to club and elementary school volleyball, it’s actually closer to 30! But here’s the thing… …while kids (and the world!) have changed a lot in those 25 years, training young athletes has not. Yes, there are more gaps […]
Continue Reading7 Thoughts on Coaching Young Athletes
If you train young athletes, this episode is for you! Here I’m going to share 7 powerful insights from my 25 years of coaching young athletes. Whether it’s customizing your communication, monitoring your energy, or practical strategies to motivate and connect with your young athletes, I know you’ll take something away from this podcast that […]
Continue ReadingIn Defense of Squatting AND Deadlifting
Lately, it seems like there’s a big debate online as to whether you should squat OR deadlift. And I get it – people DO love to argue on the Internet. Because why would you do something crazy like go sit down with another human being, talk face to face, and maybe agree that both people’s […]
Continue ReadingMarc Lewis on Overcoming Adversity, Data-Driven Insights, and Enhancing Sports Science
Dr. Marc Lewis is the Director of Applied Sports Science for the Houston Texans, and prior to his time in the NFL, he also had stints at Penn State, Wake Forest, Virginia Tech and the University of South Carolina. Now today’s show is obviously going to focus on sports science, because that’s kind of his […]
Continue Reading4 Common In-Season Training Mistakes
Over the past 25 years, I’ve written in-season training programs for athletes of virtually every shape and size. From the NBA or MLS All-Star, to the up-and-coming high schooler who wants to get that D1 scholly, I’d like to think I’ve seen tons of different situations and environments. But if I’m being honest, at the […]
Continue Reading2025 Review, 2026 Preview, and Lessons Learned Over the Past Year
What a year it was in 2025! Serious growth with IFAST Basketball. The gym is humming along. And my kids are getting BIG! But even with all the good stuff, there’s always a need to look back and reflect. Sure some things went right – but I definitely wasn’t perfect. Where did I miss the […]
Continue ReadingMovement Quality? Train Like a Savage? Or Both?
So the other day I’m traveling for work, and while I’m sitting at the airport I spontaneously blurt this out on Instagram… (And a big shout out to the autocorrect/spellcheck on my phone that somehow thought I WANTED to say “sometikes”…🙄🤦🏼♂️) Anyway while I think it fairly represents how I feel about training, I’ll admit… […]
Continue ReadingBuilding a High-Performance Model on a Budget with Dr. Anne Beethe
Are you a smaller college, facility or business owner who is looking to take their sports performance program to the next level? If so, you’re going to LOVE today’s episode. Dr. Anne Beethe currently serves as the Director of Peak Performance at Colby College, a high performance model housing Sports Medicine, Strength and Conditioning, […]
Continue ReadingCody McBroom on Building Unbreakable Self-Control, Self-Discipline, and Self-Belief
What’s the difference – or maybe the intersection – between self-control, self-discipline and self-belief? And even if you don’t care so much about the semantics and definitions, how can YOU build more of each to become an upgraded version of yourself? This is something I’ve been fascinated by for the bulk of my adult life, […]
Continue Reading5 Things Trainers and Coaches Can Learn from Curt Cignetti
I’m wired to HATE Indiana University (IU) sports. As a young hooper growing up, I absolutely loved basketball. I was that kid that who was out from morning until night, getting buckets, and doing the little 3, 2, 1 countdowns in his driveway. The problem? My high school coach LOVED Bob Knight. So needless to […]
Continue ReadingHow to Train and Fuel the Next Generation of Female Athletes with Cassandra Forsythe
You know how I know Cassanandra Forsythe is awesome? She said a big part of why she got into strength training and working out was watching one of my all-time favorite shows as a kid – American Gladiators! Now in all seriousness, sporting a Ph.D. in Kinesiology and a Masters Degree in Nutrition & Metabolism, […]
Continue ReadingBuilding a Fitness Business that Works for YOUR Life with Andy McCloy
Look my friend – like it or not, 2026 is right around the corner. Which leads me to a simple question: Will this be your best year EVER? Whether we’re talking about growing your fitness business, becoming a better coach, or just leading a more authentic and genuine life, I really think today’s episode is […]
Continue ReadingEarned Confidence, Fix it Frameworks and Buildng a High-Performance Mindset with Wil Fleming
If you’ve ever competed in strength sport, you know the platform can be a lonely place. You’ve trained for weeks or months on end, and here you are – standing in front of a bunch of strangers, trying to move a weight you’ve never lifted before. So what happens when things go wrong? You miss […]
Continue ReadingWhatsthatstrap 101: Coaching, Cuing and Exercise Selection
I’ve been putting A LOT more time and energy into my social media lately. I still don’t like it any more than I have in the past – but I DO realize that it’s part of the game now. One of my more popular posts in recent memory was focused on the Whatsthatstrap, and how […]
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