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October 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 […]
Continue ReadingA Few Thoughts on Professional Development
So the other day, I’m working with a new mentee and our goal is to figure out what’s holding him back. This guy was listening to podcasts, reading books, talking with other coaches – basically crushing it from the outside looking in. So why did he feel like he wasn’t getting any better? Like he […]
Continue ReadingThe 3 Biggest Issues Plaguing the S&C Industry
I’m ever the optimist, but there are definitely some things that need to be improved in our industry. Burnout is a real thing, and it’s negatively impacting both young and old coaches alike. Imposter syndrome can detract from your confidence and ability to coach at the highest level. And with millions of pieces of information […]
Continue ReadingBrian Kozak on Talking About, Assessing and Training Breathing
Brian Kozak feels has gone to great lengths to understand the benefits that proper breathing can have on your performance. He believes you are the most sophisticated technology on the planet – so where is your Owner’s manual? This is the ever-evolving idea he seeks. Under the mentorship of Juerg Feldmann, he spent over a […]
Continue ReadingLee Taft on the Harsh Reality of Youth Travel Sports
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last 20-30 years, you’ve probably heard of Lee Taft at some point in time. And with good reason! Lee is arguably the best multi-directional speed coach in the world, and I know I, personally, wouldn’t be the coach I am today without him. And while we’ve […]
Continue ReadingQ&A August 2022: Tech, Training Strategies and Lessons Learned
We’re back with another edition of our Q&A podcasts! I got really great feedback from both long-time and new listeners on my July episode, so if you’re enjoying it and deriving value, then I’m going to keep doing them. This month we cover a wide-range of topics – from sleep techniques, to tech I use […]
Continue ReadingNate Green on Passion, Reps and Keystyling Your Way to Better Communication
While Nate Green started out like many of us as a coach and gym owner, he quickly realized that that wasn’t where his true passion resided, so he dove head first into the world of fitness writing. Nate is currently the Director of Content Strategy at Waking Up, an advanced meditation app with over 50,000 […]
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