Recent Podcasts
Brady 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 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 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? […]
Continue ReadingAI and the Evolution of Fitness Coaching with Steven Webster
As a kid, I remember being enamored with tech and what the future could hold. Whether it was watching digital tennis instructors in movies like Total Recall, or imagining actually being IN your favorite video game, I knew the future was going to be pretty awesome. And with today’s episode, it feels like the future […]
Continue Reading3 Steps to Creating a Stable of Ideal Clients and Athletes
Most “high level” trainers and coaches don’t like to talk about this, but we’ve ALL had crappy clients and athletes over the years. The person who is never motivated to train. Late cancels all the time (but doesn’t want to get charged). And literally sucks the life out of you every time they’re in the […]
Continue ReadingUnlocking the Secrets of Vertical Jump Training with Tyler Ray
Do you work with athletes who want to improve their vertical jump? Are you curious about the differences between 2-leg and 1-leg jumping? Or how the best dunkers of all time approach their jump training? If so, you’re going to LOVE today’s episode! Tyler Ray is a former professional dunker and a true expert in […]
Continue ReadingRTS and IFAST 2024 Year in Review and 2025 Preview
I don’t know about you, but it felt like 2024 absolutely BLEW BY. Maybe it’s just my age or everything I have going on, but it definitely seemed to be here and gone faster than most. So whenever a year wraps up, I like to take some time, decompress, and really get clear on my […]
Continue ReadingEric Guthrie on Hiring Great People, Developing Coaches, and the Biz of Collegiate S&C
Have you ever thought about the BUSINESS SIDE of collegiate strength and conditioning? For instance, how do you go about hiring high-quality staff? How do you develop them and ensure they’re growing while under your tutelage? And how the heck do you decide what to spend money on? Well lucky for us, today’s guest has […]
Continue ReadingFit Over 40: Adjusting Your Training, Recovery and Mindset to Enhance Your Health
How should our training change or evolve as we age? Is it time to hang up the old lifting shoes and take up stamp collecting? Or can we still get in the gym and get after it? Well if you’re over 40 (or getting there faster than you’d like), then this is the episode for […]
Continue ReadingDr. Jeremy Bettle on Vitality, Training High Performers and Reimagining Healthcare
Have you ever thought about how we can improve the healthcare system in our country? Maybe you got hurt, and didn’t have the ability to finish physical therapy. Maybe you realize that truly proactive healthcare starts with foundational elements like exercise, nutrition and recovery versus doctors visits and medication. Or maybe in a worst case […]
Continue ReadingDylan Carmody on Understanding Anatomy to Optimize Performance and Health in the Lower Leg
If you’ve been following pro sports lately, it seems like every week an athlete from the NFL, NBA or MLB is dealing with a calf strain, or even worse, rupturing their Achilles tendon. And while you can obviously go to IG or TikTok and pick up some cool new exercises, I think it’s far more […]
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