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The MR Radio Show

on May 12, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

This show is all about improvisation. Unfortunately one of my interviewees had a scheduling conflict, so it forced me to try something I’ve been meaning to do for a while now: The MR Radio Show (I couldn’t really call it an hour, because it’s only 40 minutes). But in this show, I discuss a bunch […]

4 Steps to Deeper Learning

on May 9, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

A while back, I was really frustrated with my retention when learning new materials. It wasn’t like I was totally failing to retain information, it was more that I wasn’t retaining at the level I’d like. The obvious example was speed and agility work, something that I’ve been working diligently on for the past couple […]

John Welbourn on Football Development and Playing in the NFL

on May 5, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

John Welbourn was a 10-year NFL veteran, with a professional career that spanned stops with the Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, and New England Patriots. Since retiring, he’s become the founder of Power Athlete HQ. In this very wide ranging show, John and I discuss the concept of the shovel and the spoon, how a […]

3 Things I Expect from Every Athlete

on May 2, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

A few weeks back, I posted the following graphic on Instagram: What would you add? #fitness #coaching #fitfam #soccer #basketball #football #baseball A post shared by Mike Robertson (@robtrainsystems) on Mar 25, 2017 at 6:46am PDT And needless to say, it got A LOT of attention. So I figured now would be a good time […]

4 MORE Reaching Core Exercises

on April 25, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

Last week, I offered up what I considered to be My Top 3 Reaching Core Training Exercises. If you missed that one, definitely go back and check it out first. However, as I alluded to last time, those exercises are fantastic – but can seem a bit boring and basic. Once you’ve learned to master holding […]

Developing the Youth Basketball Player with Rod Root

on April 21, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

Rod Root is a performance coach, basketball fanatic, owner of Teamwork Bloomington (a sports performance and fitness facility in Bloomington, Indiana), and a mentor/teacher to young athletes. Rod is a very serious rec league/pickup basketball player at the local YMCA and by his own accounts he’s probably logged more 1-on-1 games (and losses) than any […]

My Top 3 Reaching Core Training Exercises

on April 18, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

As you probably already know, I’m a big fan of core training exercises. Whether it’s bulletproofing the lower back, controlling the hips and pelvis, or helping someone improve their athleticism, a strong and stable core can help you get there faster. But here’s the thing – too often, there’s no rhyme or reason to our […]

Physical Preparation with Lachlan Wilmot

on April 13, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

Lachlan Wilmot is in his seventh season as the Senior Athletic Performance Coach for the GWS Giants, an AFL Club based in Sydney. Prior to this he spent time with the AIS-AFL Academy and NSW/ACT AFL Academy. In this show, Lachlan and I take a deep dive into the world of plyometrics. We discuss the […]

Physical Preparation with Quinn Henoch

on March 31, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

Quinn Henoch is a DPT from the University of Indianapolis, and is the head of sports rehabilitation for Juggernaut HQ in Orange County, California. He is also the founder of ClinicalAthlete.com, which is a network of health care professionals who understand the performance-based needs of athletes. In this show, Quinn Henoch and I talk about […]

4 More Highly Effective Tips for Top Speed Training

on March 27, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

Note from MR: This is part two of a series on top-speed training by Travis Hansen. Enjoy! In the previous article, I reviewed or introduced to you the value of 4 specific speed tactics, which will help you or your athletes develop greater horsepower at the top end of a sprint. You also saw how […]

Physical Preparation with Travis Hansen

on March 23, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

Travis Hansen is the director of the Reno Speed School in Reno, Nevada. He’s currently the leading authority on speed development for the International Sports Sciences Association, and has worked with athletes of all ages and abilities. In this show, Travis and I talk about his minimalistic approach to coaching acceleration, the biggest programming mistakes […]

4 Highly Effective Top Speed Training Tips

on March 23, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

Note from MR: Travis Hansen is a guy who knows a thing or two about speed training. I always enjoy reading his materials, and I often pick-up a thing or two that I can immediately add to make my own speed sessions better. In this article, Travis covers four tips you can use to improve your […]

The VBT Podcast

on March 16, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

Today’s show is all about velocity based training, or VBT. Now I’m no expert on the topic – yet – but luckily, I’m surrounded by two guys here at IFAST who are also working towards that goal. Both Tony Giuliano and Ty Terrell are absolutely obsessed with VBT, from reading the research to putting in […]

Physical Preparation with Hunter Charneski

on March 9, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

Hunter Charneski is the Owner and Founder of Freak Faktory, a private training facility in West Michigan. He is the physical preparation and nutrition consultant for Grand Valley State University’s football team, as well as the Head Coach of Physical Preparation for the men’s basketball team. In this show, Hunter and I talk about the […]

Physical Preparation with Nick Rosencutter

on March 3, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

Nick Rosencutter is the owner of Rosencutter Ultra Fitness and Performance, a private training facility in Wisconsin. But his biggest claim to fame is that he was the original and FIRST EVER intern at IFAST. In this show, Nick and I talk about how he became obsessed with training at the tender age of 14 […]