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How to Turn Every Client into An Athlete
Let’s face it, most personal trainers, physical therapists, and strength and conditioning coaches have a burning desire to work with athletes. But, why? Maybe it is because working with athletes is associated with a higher career status; such as collegiate programs or professional sports. Maybe it is because you think you have more options with […]
Continue ReadingDonovan Santas: The Evolution over 21 Years in Pro Baseball
Over his 21-year-long career in professional baseball in different capacities, Donovan Santas has seen some of the most momentous changes and shifts in the sports industry – from how strength training is implemented to how the strength & conditioning coach’s role has gained prominence. But Donovan didn’t always have the fancy tools he has access […]
Continue ReadingJon Pope on Resilience, Stress Physiology, and Changing Beliefs
Jonathan Pope is an embodiment of what it means to be resilient. As a high school athlete, Jon was a six-foot, 150-pound, right-handed baseball pitcher who could throw a ball 90 miles an hour. But he needed to get bigger and throw harder if he wanted to play at the Division I level. Thinking that […]
Continue ReadingThe CAR’s Approach to Client Success
I’m not sure if you’re aware of it, but training clients and athletes is a weeeee bit different here in 2021 than it was this time last year. Gyms are constantly in flux – opening and closing on a regular basis. Clients are struggling to find their rhythm and get back into shape. And one […]
Continue ReadingAshley Jones on Planning, Programming and the Quadrant System in Rugby
Early in his life, Ashley Jones had aspired to become a professional rugby player, but a shoulder injury derailed him from becoming an elite-level player. That didn’t stop him, though. Ashley continued to realize his love for rugby and sports by getting into a training role. He went on to earn a degree in Physical […]
Continue ReadingJoey Burton on the Life and Times of an NBA Skill Development Coach
Basketball Skill Development Coach Joey Burton saw at a very young age what bad coaching looked like. As a high school player, Joey felt frustrated over his coaches’ blatant display of politicizing and favoritism. Though this experience discouraged him from playing in high school, Joey remained passionate about basketball and eventually played in college. Being […]
Continue ReadingWhat’s THE Goal?
A wise man once said: The goal is to keep the goal, the goal. – Dan John Now when it comes to this time of year, it’s easy to get excited about New Year’s Resolutions and goal-setting. And for good reason! Who doesn’t want to come in and crush the New Year? But when you […]
Continue ReadingDr. Sarah Martin on EVERYTHING Pelvic Floor
Dr. Sarah Martin completed her doctorate in Neurobiology from the University of Kentucky in 2008. While in graduate school, one of her peers introduced Sarah to T-Nation, kicking-off her interest and love for lifting and physical preparation. After completing her PhD in Neurobiology, Sarah further pursued her interest and returned to the University of Kentucky […]
Continue ReadingGrant Downie on Recruitment, Success and Selling the Dream in Sports
Grant Downie is a consultant in medical and performance solutions for elite sports. In his childhood days, Grant saw how physical therapists worked on the playing field, treating athletes and their injuries. The role appealed to him as it posed an opportunity for him to improve a person’s quality of life. He soon became a […]
Continue ReadingCraig Weller on Building Healthy, Resilient and “Goal-Fixedness” Focused Athletes
Being raised with a growth mindset immensely helped the Exercise Specialist and founder of Barefoot Fitness, Craig Weller. A former US Navy SWCC, Craig volunteered for a Navy special operations unit, despite not knowing how to swim and knowing that most of the people who actually do know how to swim tend to fail the […]
Continue ReadingDr. Marc Bubbs on Building a Complete Nutrition Program
Dr. Marc Bubbs is a Naturopathic Doctor and author of Peak: The New Science of Athletic Performance That is Revolutionizing Sports. Marc, like many people in high school, was active and played a lot of sports. But an illness ran him down in his senior year, impacting his health so much that he lost a […]
Continue Reading5 Tips to Help Set Goals, Acquire Accountability, and Get the Most Out of 2021
Believe it or not, 2020 is almost behind us. And regardless of whether you’re a “glass is half-empty” or a “glass is half-full” kind of person, I think we can all say we expect a little bit more out of 2021! So I’m here today to walk you through 5 tips I think can make […]
Continue ReadingAlex Calder on Developing a Bulletproof Soccer Player
Alex Calder is the Head of Sports Science at Houston Dynamo’s Sports Performance team. Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, the then 17-year-old Alex received a scholarship in North Dakota. There, Alex competed for a Division II college, where he also learned about the ins and outs of sports management before returning home after two […]
Continue ReadingAsk Mike: The Big Q&A Show
Whether you’re a veteran or new, there is always something new to learn or think about when you’re a coach. From educating your clients on a program to choosing the best exercises for athletes, it’s easy to get overloaded with information. But don’t worry! Learning is crucial to our growth as coaches, and one of […]
Continue ReadingPat Rigsby on the Past, Present and Future of Fitness Business
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 […]
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