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10 Keys to Successful Basketball Strength & Conditioning
I’m going to start this one off with a bold statement: I don’t love where the industry is at with regards to training basketball players. Now before you get all pissed off and click away, hear me out. These young men and women are playing more games than ever before. Yes we’re getting them “in […]
Continue ReadingSquat Deeper and Unlock Your Ankle, Knee and Hip Mobility with These Proven Techniques!
Do you want to unlock your ankle, knee and hip mobility to squat deeper? If so, I’ve got you covered in this week’s video! I’ve talked to thousands of clients and athletes over the years, and almost every one of them wants to squat deeper with less pain or restriction. And while there are tons […]
Continue ReadingCameron Josse on Sprint Training, Neural Outputs, and Football Specific-Speed
Cameron Josse is an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for football at Auburn University. Before joining the Auburn Tigers, Cameron served as an Athletic Performance Coach for football at Indiana University. And his journey in sports performance began with a 7-year stint at DeFranco’s Training Systems, where he held the position of Director of Sports […]
Continue Reading7 Tips to Become EXPLOSIVE in Your Workouts!
If you want to become more powerful and explosive, you’re going to LOVE today’s video. Whether your goal is to become a better athlete, age gracefully, or just be able to keep up with your kids, you need to be incorporating power training into your workouts. But what exercises are best? And how should you […]
Continue ReadingJoe Kenn on R7, Training Around Injuries, and How to Improve High School S&C
You know some guests really need no introduction, but in case you’re unfamiliar with Joe “Big House” Kenn, let me fill you in real quick on this guys’ rap sheet…. He’s a 30+ year vet of the strength and conditioning game. He’s worked – and had success – at every level of physical preparation, from […]
Continue ReadingDiscover the RDL Magic: 7 Pro Tips!
The Romanian Deadlift – or RDL – can be one of the most difficult exercises to master. For instance, many new clients will struggle with locking their knees and rounding their back, turning the lift into a reverse squat, and everything in between. But when done well, the RDL, is a fantastic exercise for strengthening your […]
Continue Reading10 Random Thoughts on Training, Coaching and Professional Development
I’m always thinking about coaching. Whether it’s hanging out in the gym, watching my kids play with their friends, or just watching sports and TV, I’m constantly thinking about the role we play in other people’s lives. But as one person in this great big world, how do we have the biggest impact on the […]
Continue ReadingTony Gentilcore on Gym Ownership, Evolving Your Coaching, and the Value of Consistent Training
Tony Gentilcore has done a few things in our industry. He’s a prolific writer, traveled the globe to speak, and was one of the co-founders of Cressey Sports Performance and worked there as a coach from 2007-2015. And his newest venture includes opening The Core Collective, where his goal is to bring trainers, coaches and […]
Continue ReadingMy Top 10 Single-Leg Exercises for Athletes and Gen Pop Clients (2024)
If you’re looking to improve your single-leg strength and stability, I’ve got you covered in this week’s video! Now look, I LOVE big-bang lifts like squats and deadlifts. There’s nothing better than getting in the gym and pushing some weight or really getting after it. BUT you can love big-bang lifts while still respecting the […]
Continue ReadingLee Taft on Plyo Steps, Lateral Running, and the Power of the Heels
In my humble opinion, Lee Taft might be the true GOAT of multi-directional speed. While Lee primarily works as a consultant these days, over his storied career he’s owned his own facility numerous times, coached at virtually every level of sport, and perhaps more importantly has coached just about every type of athlete under the […]
Continue Reading10 Ways to Reduce Jumper’s Knee Pain (Patellar Tendinopathy)
If you have clients or athletes who are struggling with Jumper’s Knee, here are 10 exercises you can start using TODAY to reduce their pain and get them BACK to their favorite activities. Athletes who play ports like basketball or volleyball have an increased likelihood of dealing with Jumper’s Knee, or patellar tendinopathy.. In fact, […]
Continue ReadingSpring Break 2024: Q1 Review and Q2 Goals for RTS and IFAST
One thing I’ve really focused on over the past couple of years is what some might describe as “radical transparency.” While many people on social media are out there creating a highlight reel on the front-end but suffering miserably on the back-end, my goal is to give you real insights into both my personal and […]
Continue ReadingHow to Sumo Deadlift – 7 Steps for a Bigger Pull and Healthy Lower Back
If you want to learn how to pull bigger weights while keeping your back healthy, here’s exactly how I coach and cue the sumo deadlift! But let’s start with a moment of honesty – deadlifting is just flat out FUN. I don’t know about you, but there’s no better feeling than having some loud music, […]
Continue ReadingMatej Hocevar on Soccer Programming, Return to Play, and the Role of the S&C Consultant
Husband. Father. World traveler. And coffee aficionado. All those things describe my good friend Matej Hocevar, and I’m beyond excited to have him back on the podcast. Matej Hocevar is the co-founder and co-owner of VigorGround, a fitness and performance facility in Ljubljana, Slovenia. He is a lead educator for the UEFA football fitness licences […]
Continue ReadingLateral Speed Training: 7 Exercises to Help Unlock Your Athletic Potential
While some parents and coaches love to talk about linear speed – a faster 10, 40 or even 100-yard dash – many don’t realize the power and importance of LATERAL speed and agility. Because if you play sports like basketball, volleyball, tennis, or maybe even baseball or softball, being able to move quickly side-to-side is […]
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