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Jonathan Goodman on Internet Fame, Authenticity, and Being Good Enough, Repeatedly
Let’s start with a few questions to ponder… Why are we chasing Internet or social media fame, when the surest way to develop a strong business is by connecting with the family down the road? How is perfectionism holding you back? Or keeping you from taking the next big steps in your development? And is […]
Continue ReadingJustin Moore on His 5 Buckets for Building Robust and Adaptable Athletes
What role should the weight room play in building FASTER athletes? How do you develop a program that’s built on sound biomechanical principles, without falling into the trap of doing corrective exercises for an entire hour? And why should you consider adding more “movement days” into your program? Well if any of those questions peak […]
Continue ReadingThoughts on Mentors, Coaches and Social Media
If I’m being honest, there are numerous times over my career when I’ve struggled. When I was first getting started as a coach, I really struggled to find my coaching “persona” – to not only command a room when I needed to, but to have empathy and connection for my athletes as well. When Bill […]
Continue ReadingJeff Aldham on Filling in the S&C Gaps in High School Basketball
How do we keep our young hoopers healthy? What are they doing well in their training? And what can they improve upon? And what do THE BEST young players do that others can’t or won’t? If you train young athletes in any sport, you’re going to love this episode with Jeff Aldham! Jeff is a […]
Continue ReadingUpcoming Events, Offerings and Quarter 2 Overview
What’s up my friend? I hope you’re doing well and having a great day. Now I don’t know if you follow me on Instagram, but yesterday I threw up a reel to share what I’ll be working on here at RTS in Quarter 2. The intention here was two-fold: So I’ll post that video below…but […]
Continue ReadingRyan Patrick on Speed Training Mistakes and the Allure of Big Weights
Training young athletes is tough these days – especially if you’re in the private sector. With so many athletes getting training at their high school, playing sports year round, and struggling to stay consistent with their workouts, how can we help them be successful? Well luckily my guy Ryan Patrick and I are here to […]
Continue ReadingBrady Welsh on Ego, Humility, and Communication as a Strength Coach
If you were a basketball strength coach, what do you think you could learn working for a coach with NBA experience like Aaron McKie? Or what about a guy like Matt Painter, with his 19 seasons at Purdue? Or what about the one and only John Calipari? A guy who has had tremendous amount of […]
Continue ReadingShould You Train EVERYONE Like an Athlete?
Years ago when I was lecturing and speaking 15-20 times per year, I started beating this drum that EVERYONE is an athlete. Now as you can imagine, this wasn’t initially well received. Close to home, our admin then was a middle-aged woman who had never played a sport in her life and had always struggled […]
Continue ReadingLee Taft on Braking, Directional Steps, and Building Elite Basketball Speed
Do you want to help your athletes get faster? More explosive? And teach them how to move effectively in the process? If so, you’re going to love this week’s episode with Lee Taft! From PE teacher to world-renowned speed coach, Lee has always questioned the current dogma when it comes to speed training. And in […]
Continue ReadingAndy McCloy on Entrepreneurship, Becoming an Elite Coach and “Playing Business”
So you’re having some success training and coaching, and that’s got you thinking about opening your own gym. Congrats! But before you do…listen to this episode FIRST! Andy McCloy is not only one of the realest dudes I know, but someone that practices what he preaches. He’s running one of the most successful coaching gyms […]
Continue Reading5 Ways to Become a More Efficient Coach and Program Designer
Unless you’ve been living under a rock the past 2 months, it’s hard to ignore what Elon Musk has been doing with DOGE – or the Department of Government Efficiency. And while I’m not here to play politics, one thing I think we can all agree on is this: It’s valuable to audit our work, […]
Continue ReadingHow to Become a Better Coach
As I’ve shared numerous times before, I was NOT a great coach when I started. Anxious, insecure and lacking any semblance of confidence, I’m not sure how I didn’t quit in my first year. What got me through initially, though, was the fact that I’m incredibly empathetic and willing to listen to people. I genuinely […]
Continue ReadingGen Pop Training, In-Season Program Design, and Increasing Income (February Q&A)
Well my friends it’s been a hot minute, but we’re BACK with a new Q&A podcast! Now in the past when I’ve done these, I’ve always posted to IG and hoped (prayed!) that my core audience would see it and ask their questions. But this time I decided to get smart, sent it out to […]
Continue Reading5 Reasons You’re Feeling Stuck in the Fitness Industry
As an adult, it’s NORMAL to feel stuck at certain points in your career… …and I believe this is even more true in the fitness industry than others! Look, I’m 24 years in and I know there were numerous times along the way I felt like I was making zero progress. Couldn’t get a job […]
Continue ReadingStephen Calarco on Building a Fitness Business, Continuing Education and Investing in Yourself
Pic Lead QUOTE – Lee Taft This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Bullets YOUTUBEZ Connect with Lee: LeeTaft.com Lee on Instgram Related Links: Lee’s Podcasts here Level Up Your Program Design with TrainHeroic! Are you tired of using clunky, antiquated program design tools like Microsoft Word or Excel? […]
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