Recent Podcasts
Christina Chu on Creatine, Electrolytes, and the Essential Role of Nutrition in Performance
Are you curious about supplements like creatine or electrolytes? When you should consider taking them? Or maybe wondering what supplements are more hype than actual help? If so, you’re going to love this week’s podcast with Christina Chu! Christina is a Boston-based sports dietitian and CEO of Christina Chu Nutrition LLC. She supports athletes from […]
Continue ReadingErica Mulholland on ACL Tears, Overuse Injuries, and Strength Training for Female Soccer Players
If you train young female athletes, or if you HAVE a young female athlete in your home, you need to listen to this episode RIGHT NOW! Erica Mulholland is a speed, agility and strength coach to young female soccer players. And in this episode, we’re going to talk about practical strategies to reduce the likelihood […]
Continue ReadingJoel Smith on the Keys to Unlocking an Elite Vertical Jump
Joel Smith always wanted to jump higher. Whether it was touching beams in his middle school, trying to dunk after that, or simply become the best jumper he could in college and beyond, Joel’s journey shows a lifetime of dedication and passion to jumping as a whole Today, Joel is the founder of Just Fly […]
Continue ReadingBrady Howe on 3×3 Basketball, Mental Performance, and Life After the NBA
What happens AFTER you attain a lifetime goal? You see this all the time in Olympians – they train their entire life to go to the games, and if they’re lucky, maybe they even win. But once that time is over, what happens next? Well it may not have been going to the Olympics, but […]
Continue Reading10 Years of Lessons About Training, Podcasting and Life (Episode 500!)
500 episodes…can you believe it?!?!? I certainly can’t – especially when my goal initially was to get to 50, or maybe 100 shows! And while that definitely sounds cool, I’ve got to admit – I wasn’t sure what to do with this episode. So instead of doing a standard interview, we’re going to take a […]
Continue Reading7 Ways to Write Better Training Programs Today
If you’re looking to write better training programs, you’re going to LOVE this week’s episode! Here, my goal is to not only give you long-term food for thought, but also practical, real-world tips that will help you write better programs starting today. From my thoughts on training the basics, to making programs more streamlined and […]
Continue ReadingCourtney Delks on Clarity, Intentionality, and Building a Winning Mindset
Here are a few interesting questions to ask yourself… How do the stories you were told during childhood impact you as an adult? How do “unconfident” athletes shift their mindset to unlock their true potential? And how can activities like journaling or simply being still help you gain clarity in your life? Well if any […]
Continue ReadingBusiness Building Tips, Favorite Books and Young Athelte Buy-In
It’s been a hot minute, so let’s do a Q&A episode! Whether it’s business development, writing better training programs, or just getting more buy-in from your clients and athletes, these shows are always fun because I know they can help YOU get better results. Plus, if you’re a reader and want to run a better […]
Continue ReadingThe Young Athlete Development Manifesto
I’ve gotta be honest…I’m frustrated with the current state of coaching. It seems like nowadays, everybody wants the easy way out. Just grab the biggest or strongest kid (or team), and off you go. But what happened to actually developing young athletes from the ground up? What happened to taking that absolute dog that loves […]
Continue ReadingAmy Atmore on the Mental and Emotional Impact of Long-Term Rehab
As a physical therapist, how does your assessment drive personalized rehab programs? How do you educate your patients, especially with all of the noise they get from social media? And last but not least, how do you keep someone locked in, engaged and focused over a rehab that could take 6, 9 or even as […]
Continue ReadingStephanie Grubbs on Microdosing Strength, Proactive Planning and Small Wins Over Time
Okay serious question…with athletes playing more games than ever before, how do you find ways to “sneak” strength workouts into their routine? And perhaps more importantly, how do you RECOVER from playing all those games so you can perform at the highest level? Well whether we’re talking collegiate sports or the professional ranks, today’s guest […]
Continue ReadingGareth Sapstead on Stubborn Body Parts, Incremental Progress, and Elite Physique Transformation
Even though I grew up following bodybuilding routines from Flex and Muscle and Fitness, I’ll admit – I don’t know a ton about physique-focused sports. But as I was doing research for today’s show, a few questions started to come up… For starters, what are the biggest differences between someone who wants to get photo […]
Continue ReadingJarred Boyd on Adaptive Intent, Mental Models, and Building Elite Basketball Players
Why is strength important for basketball players? And are the ways we currently evaluate strength relevant to the sport? As a coach or clinician, how do you toe that line between optimizing and improving movement, while still getting REAL training adaptations? And what’s the difference between kinetic and regional interdependence, and why should you care? […]
Continue ReadingChristian LaValle on Helping High Performers Be Elite for Life
Are you getting older, and worried about age-related decline? Are you interested in learning more about blood work, and how it can help you optimize your body? Or do you just want some super practical tips on how to live a longer, healthier life? If so, you’re going to LOVE today’s show with Christian LaValle! […]
Continue ReadingConfidence in Coaching, Continuing Education, and Business Optimization
Hey friend! We’re going to try something new today, with a pot luck episode that’s one part Q&A mixed with some of our usual solo episode flair. Because whether it was online mentees, observers who have come into the gym, our team of independent contractors or people coming in to attend the Lee Taft seminar, […]
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