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Ryan Patrick on Speed Training Mistakes and the Allure of Big Weights
Training young athletes is tough these days – especially if you’re in the private sector. With so many athletes getting training at their high school, playing sports year round, and struggling to stay consistent with their workouts, how can we help them be successful? Well luckily my guy Ryan Patrick and I are here to […]
Continue ReadingBrady Welsh on Ego, Humility, and Communication as a Strength Coach
If you were a basketball strength coach, what do you think you could learn working for a coach with NBA experience like Aaron McKie? Or what about a guy like Matt Painter, with his 19 seasons at Purdue? Or what about the one and only John Calipari? A guy who has had tremendous amount of […]
Continue ReadingShould You Train EVERYONE Like an Athlete?
Years ago when I was lecturing and speaking 15-20 times per year, I started beating this drum that EVERYONE is an athlete. Now as you can imagine, this wasn’t initially well received. Close to home, our admin then was a middle-aged woman who had never played a sport in her life and had always struggled […]
Continue ReadingLee Taft on Braking, Directional Steps, and Building Elite Basketball Speed
Do you want to help your athletes get faster? More explosive? And teach them how to move effectively in the process? If so, you’re going to love this week’s episode with Lee Taft! From PE teacher to world-renowned speed coach, Lee has always questioned the current dogma when it comes to speed training. And in […]
Continue ReadingAndy McCloy on Entrepreneurship, Becoming an Elite Coach and “Playing Business”
So you’re having some success training and coaching, and that’s got you thinking about opening your own gym. Congrats! But before you do…listen to this episode FIRST! Andy McCloy is not only one of the realest dudes I know, but someone that practices what he preaches. He’s running one of the most successful coaching gyms […]
Continue Reading5 Ways to Become a More Efficient Coach and Program Designer
Unless you’ve been living under a rock the past 2 months, it’s hard to ignore what Elon Musk has been doing with DOGE – or the Department of Government Efficiency. And while I’m not here to play politics, one thing I think we can all agree on is this: It’s valuable to audit our work, […]
Continue ReadingHow to Become a Better Coach
As I’ve shared numerous times before, I was NOT a great coach when I started. Anxious, insecure and lacking any semblance of confidence, I’m not sure how I didn’t quit in my first year. What got me through initially, though, was the fact that I’m incredibly empathetic and willing to listen to people. I genuinely […]
Continue ReadingGen Pop Training, In-Season Program Design, and Increasing Income (February Q&A)
Well my friends it’s been a hot minute, but we’re BACK with a new Q&A podcast! Now in the past when I’ve done these, I’ve always posted to IG and hoped (prayed!) that my core audience would see it and ask their questions. But this time I decided to get smart, sent it out to […]
Continue Reading5 Reasons You’re Feeling Stuck in the Fitness Industry
As an adult, it’s NORMAL to feel stuck at certain points in your career… …and I believe this is even more true in the fitness industry than others! Look, I’m 24 years in and I know there were numerous times along the way I felt like I was making zero progress. Couldn’t get a job […]
Continue ReadingStephen Calarco on Building a Fitness Business, Continuing Education and Investing in Yourself
Pic Lead QUOTE – Lee Taft This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Bullets YOUTUBEZ Connect with Lee: LeeTaft.com Lee on Instgram Related Links: Lee’s Podcasts here Level Up Your Program Design with TrainHeroic! Are you tired of using clunky, antiquated program design tools like Microsoft Word or Excel? […]
Continue ReadingMonthly Update – February 2025
Hey friend! Hope you’re doing well and having a great day. As you may or may not know, one of my primary goals in 2025 was to get more writing done. And one thing I used to do that people seemed to really enjoy were random update posts, articles and newsletters, so I think I’m […]
Continue ReadingAI and the Evolution of Fitness Coaching with Steven Webster
As a kid, I remember being enamored with tech and what the future could hold. Whether it was watching digital tennis instructors in movies like Total Recall, or imagining actually being IN your favorite video game, I knew the future was going to be pretty awesome. And with today’s episode, it feels like the future […]
Continue Reading3 Steps to Creating a Stable of Ideal Clients and Athletes
Most “high level” trainers and coaches don’t like to talk about this, but we’ve ALL had crappy clients and athletes over the years. The person who is never motivated to train. Late cancels all the time (but doesn’t want to get charged). And literally sucks the life out of you every time they’re in the […]
Continue ReadingCan We Make Tempo Prescription Easier?
One of my big goals for 2025 is to make programming and coaching easier for trainers and coaches to understand. Let’s use tempo as an example. I first learned about tempo way back in 2000, when Ian King and Charles Poliquin were promoting their 3 and 4 number systems, respectively. The premise was simple: Use […]
Continue ReadingUnlocking the Secrets of Vertical Jump Training with Tyler Ray
Do you work with athletes who want to improve their vertical jump? Are you curious about the differences between 2-leg and 1-leg jumping? Or how the best dunkers of all time approach their jump training? If so, you’re going to LOVE today’s episode! Tyler Ray is a former professional dunker and a true expert in […]
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