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Kevin Neeld on FAI, Movement Variability, and Eccentric Training in Ice Hockey
Kevin Neeld is the Head Performance Coach for the Boston Bruins, where he oversees all aspects of designing and implementing the team’s performance training program, as well as monitoring the players’ performance, workload and recovery. Prior to his time in Boston, Kevin spent 2 years as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the San […]
Continue ReadingShould YOU Be Driving Knees Over Toes?
Here’s a big question: Should YOU be driving knees over toes? It seems like everyone is pushing this agenda here lately, and unfortunately, there’s not a cut and dry answer. So in this video, Luka and I break this topic down and take a deep dive into who should – and maybe who SHOULD NOT […]
Continue ReadingPat Rigsby on Accountability, Winning the Week, and “The Process”
Pat Rigsby is a fitness business coach who has been in the industry since 1994. Growing up in Portsmouth, Ohio, Pat never had an interest in entrepreneurship and wanted to be a Major League Baseball player. And even though he had a season in professional baseball, he eventually realized playing the sport wasn’t his calling […]
Continue ReadingWhat Squat is Best For YOU?
Want to learn more about the squat? Then this video is for you! In this video, my guy Luka and I break the squat down on multiple levels. Here’s a brief overview of what we cover: How to assess the squat, and what I’m looking for when picking the ideal squat for a client or […]
Continue ReadingLoren Landow on Lessons Learned During 5 Years in the NFL
Have you ever considered working in professional sports? Do you want to know what it REALLY TAKES to succeed at the highest levels? Or are you just curious as to what life is like behind the NFL curtain? If so, this is the show for you! Loren Landow is a 29-year veteran in the strength […]
Continue ReadingGot Achilles Pain? Try This…
Whether you’re a weekend warrior, NBA athlete, or just someone who wants to exercise pain-free, Achilles pain can really slow your training down. And while dealing with Achilles issues is a multi-pronged approach, in virtually every situation improving STRENGTH can make positive impacts on how you move and feel. When it comes to Achilles issues […]
Continue ReadingJune Q&A: VBT, Personalizing Group Sessions, and Professional Development
It’s June, and we’re back with another KILLER Q&A Episode! This month was fun because I had a nice mix of questions to answer. On one hand, I had some X’s and O’s questions about how to get more out of your programs and coaching. And on the flip side, I also got some higher-level […]
Continue ReadingUsing the Ground Prep Series to Unlock Your Back, Knees and Hips
Are you looking for a mobility series you can do in 5 minutes to improve how virtually EVERY JOINT in your body moves and feels? If so, you need the Ground Prep Series in your life! This is a mini-circuit I created years ago because, unfortunately, I keep getting older… …and my body keeps reminding […]
Continue ReadingMatthew Ibrahim on Building the Brakes and Training Deceleration
Matthew Ibrahim currently serves as the Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Quincy College, Adjunct Professor of Exercise Science at Maryville University, founder of Athletic Performance University (AthleticPerformanceU.com) and Ph.D. Candidate in Human & Sport Performance. As a public speaker, Matthew has presented nationally in over 25 U.S. states, and he’s also in the midst […]
Continue ReadingWhy I Hate the “Hips Down” Cue in Sports
As someone who has coached athletes of every shape, size and ability, it annoys me to no end when a coach randomly tells an athlete to “get their hips down.” And keep in mind, I know it’s well-intentioned – they want to help this athlete be more athletic and/or explosive in their respective sport. But […]
Continue ReadingLee Taft on Building Elite Multi-Directional Speed
If you want to help your athletes get faster, then THIS is the podcast for you. In my not so humble opinion, Lee Taft is THE BEST practitioner of multi-directional speed training in the world, and in this episode I really feel like we capture lightning in a bottle. While Lee primarily works as a […]
Continue ReadingUsing the “Microscope Approach” to Write Better Training Programs
One of the most feared days in every IFAST Interns existence was the dreaded “Program Defense Day.” On this day, our interns would have to stand up in front of Bill, myself, and the current IFAST coaches and explain – in excruciating detail – every aspect of a workout they’ve written for a hypothetical client. […]
Continue ReadingHow to Manage Your Energy and Avoid Burnout as a Coach
Let’s start this episode off with an honest statement: Being a coach is an energy-intensive endeavor. Every day you want to give your best – your all – to your clients and athletes. But here’s one thing we don’t talk about enough: How do we manage and maintain our own energy? When you’re working hard […]
Continue ReadingBetter Set-ups for Better Single-Leg RDL’s
For almost 15 years now, I’ve talked about the benefits of including bilateral, split-stance, AND unilateral activities in your programming. All of them have a place depending on the client/athlete you’re working with, their level of development, their needs and goals, etc. So with that being said, just know that I love the single-leg RDL. […]
Continue ReadingAnthony Iannarino on Meta Principles and Silver Linings in the Return to Play Process
Anthony Iannarino is a Physical Therapist and Strength and Conditioning coach currently serving as a Performance Therapist with the Washington Wizards. Prior to transitioning to professional sports, Anthony served as a clinic director for Rehab 2 Perform as well as the performance therapist for the Bullis School Track and Field where he worked elite high […]
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