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A 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 […]
Continue ReadingSteve Magness on Toughness, Coaching and Doing Hard Things
Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on health and human performance. He is the co-author of the best-selling books Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox, and the author of The Science of Running. And his new book, “Do Hard Things,” is arguably his best work – in my humble opinion! Steve’s work has has appeared […]
Continue ReadingQ&A July 2022: Staff Development, Split-Squats, and My Current Goals
For the first time in a long time, we’re going to do a Q&A Episode! Between email, social media, or just real-life interactions, I get questions daily about training, coaching, business/personal development, etc. So this month, I’m going to answer a handful of questions that I think will help make YOU a better trainer, coach, […]
Continue ReadingAdam Loiacono on Rebuilding, Rehabilitating and Reconditioning the Athletic Knee
Adam Loiacono is the Director of Rehab for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA, and before his time there, he spent another 8-10 years working in pro soccer. So as someone that has seen more than his fair share of knee issues over the years, in this episode, we’re going to take a deep dive […]
Continue Reading6 Things I’m Focusing on in My Programming and Coaching
When you’ve coached for 20+ years, create content, and work to mentor young coaches, you tend to answer a lot of questions. But one of the questions I’ve been asked the most recently is this: What has changed about your programming in the past 2-3 years? Or maybe along those same lines: How have you […]
Continue ReadingTrevor Ratzky on Reframing, Self-Talk and Long-Term Nutrition Success
Trevor Ratzky is an online nutrition and Fitness Coach at Tailored Coaching Method. He’s also a black belt Jiu Jitsu Black belt instructor at Watson Martial Arts in St. Louis Missouri, husband to his wife Lexi, and father to his little Boston Terrier, Peaches. Trevor has been working in the fitness industry for over 12 […]
Continue ReadingJill Coleman on How to Build a Successful and Rewarding Online Fitness Business
In case you’re unfamiliar with Jill Coleman and her story, here’s a brief synopsis… Like many of us, Jill was tired of working 50, 60 and 70+ hour weeks in the gym – just to barely scrape by. But instead of lamenting where she was at in life and continuing to trudge along, Jill decided […]
Continue ReadingJoe Kenn on the Evolution of Strength and Conditioning
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 ReadingTerrence “TK” Kennell on Annual Planning, In-Season Training and Tissue Prep
Terrence “TK” Kennell has worked in pro baseball, to women’s professional soccer, to men’s college basketball, and now a job with UFC. Working in all these areas has given him a broad set of experiences, and helped forge his approach to training. So in today’s episode, we’re going to look at some of the global […]
Continue ReadingAndrew Hauser on Punching Holes & Filling Gaps to Build Your Return to Play Model
Andrew Hauser has worked in a number of capacities in professional baseball both in the strength & medical capacities, most recently as the Director of Performance Rehab for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Director of Player Health & Performance for the Atlanta Braves. And he has recently made the dive into the private space […]
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