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Building the Ultimate Weekend Warrior
It all started with “Striking Camp”… As you might already know, my daughter Kendall is really into soccer these days, and her current team is struggling to score goals. And since she’s never really been asked to score before, we collectively decide that “Striking Camp” would be a great idea for her. The only downside? […]
Continue Reading6 Investments That Created Massive ROI in 2022
Don’t worry, this podcast WILL NOT involve me peddling advice on stocks, bonds or mutual funds! Instead, we’re going to talk about personal and professional items I’ve invested in in 2022 that have made a profound impact on me either personally or professionally. When we’re young – or perhaps shortsighted – we only look at […]
Continue ReadingTamás Kelemen on Training the Elite Athletes of Cirque du Soleil
Tamás Kelemen is the head strength and conditioning coach for the Cirque du Soleil show “O.” Cirque is the largest contemporary circus producer in the world, with 17 active shows, 6 of which reside in Las Vegas. Tamas started off as an athlete, where he was an elite-level gymnast and diver. At the end of […]
Continue Reading20 Tips for Young Coaches
Bringing back a little old-school flavor this week my friend… You see, a few years back, someone asked me this very simple question: If you could give one piece of advice to a young coach or trainer, what would it be? And needless to say, that one little question turned into one really long, in-depth […]
Continue ReadingAdam Petway on the Mechanisms Behind ACL and Achilles Tears
It’s estimated that somewhere between 100,000 and 200,000 people tear their ACL every year. And while Achilles tears aren’t anywhere near that level, it’s obvious that the numbers for this injury are on the rise as well. In a best case scenario, with an ACL or Achilles tear you’re looking at a grueling 9, 12 […]
Continue ReadingJoel Jamieson on Metabolic Optimization, Longevity and the Future of Sports Supplements
Longevity, anti-aging and metabolic health are things that have fascinated me for years, so when my guy Joel Jamieson said he wanted to jump on a podcast and talk about this stuff, I was all ears. In this episode, we start by talking about metabolic optimization – including what most people think of when they […]
Continue ReadingOctober Q&A: Off-Season Program Design, Quick Workouts, and Layering Speed Development
We’re BAAAACCCCCKKKKK! Even though it’s only been a month, it’s actually been more like 6-7 weeks since our last Q&A podcast episode, so I’m excited to dive back in. This week we’re going to talk about program design for both gen pop clients and athletes, how to layer speed development in the R4 section of […]
Continue ReadingWhich Single Leg Deadlift Option is Right For You? Different Stances for Getting Jacked & Moving Better
There are some crazy exercises out there on Instagram these days. Maybe you have seen some single leg deadlifts exercises that made you a bit curious or made you cringe a bit. Just so we are clear, we will not be talking about doing a single leg deadlift on a Bosu ball! However, there are […]
Continue ReadingDrake Berberet: The Beginners Guide to Assessing and Training with Force Plates
Whether you like it or not, I can say with a lot of confidence that technology in sport is here to stay. As tech becomes more and more prevalent – not to mention more cost effective to private facilities and end-users – I think we’re going to see an explosion in sports science and data-driven […]
Continue Reading19 Ninja Tricks to Write Better Training Programs
If you’re a trainer or coach, you have to write programs. And trust me – there are tons of great resources out there to help you. I’m preferential to my Complete Coach Certification or Complete Coach Seminar, but again, I’m biased… 🙂 But here’s the thing – the X’s and O’s are all fine and […]
Continue ReadingDr. Jenn Reiner-Marcello on the Intersection between Movement and Sports Science in Baseball
Dr. Jennifer Reiner-Marcello has 20 years of experience in the sports performance industry ranging from the private setting, college, and professional teams. Over the last 7 years, she has focused her efforts in baseball including rehabilitation for the San Diego Padres and reconditioning for the Minnesota Twins. While at the Twins, she created and deployed […]
Continue ReadingAlex Natera on Athletic Assessments, Isometric Training, and Repeat Power Ability
Alex Natera is the Manager of Sport Science at the New South Wales Institute of Sport and primary presenter of the Isometric Strength Training webinar series. Prior to his current position, Alex has traveled the globe to work in Rugby Union, the English Premiere League, and the esteemed Aspire Academy. In today’s episode, we’re going […]
Continue ReadingSeptember Q&A: Program Design, Competing Demand and Gen Pop Athletes
We’re back with our monthly Q&A show friend! These have been so much fun to record, and offers a nice balance between me hosting the show, and me (hopefully) providing some of my own unique thoughts and insights into training. This week’s episode is going to cover a ton of questions around program design. We’re […]
Continue ReadingDoug Kechijian on Streamlining the Return to Play Process
Doug Kechijian is a physical therapist and CEO and co-founder of Resilient Performance Systems. Resilient seeks to systematically explore the continuum between acute rehabilitation and athletic performance. Resilient’s clientele includes athletes and operators from Major League Baseball (MLB), the NBA, professional MMA fighters, the X Games, Winter and Summer Olympics, collegiate athletes as well as […]
Continue ReadingDaniel Martinez on Assessing, Evaluating and Training the Vertical Jump
Between his time as a volleyball coach and working with Force Decks, Daniel Martinez knows the ins-and-outs of vertical jump training like few others in our industry. Daniel is currently in his fifth year as Trinity’s Head Strength & Conditioning Coach and as Coordinator of the Patrick Stumberg Sports Performance Center. He is also the […]
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