Charlie Weingroff is a guy I’ve known for years, and he’s definitely one of the most entertaining guys in our business. While he went to school to become a physical therapist and works with clients in that fashion, Charlie views himself more as a strength coach versus a PT, gives him a truly unique perspective […]
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If you haven’t heard of Andy McCloy before today, then I’m glad this will be your first exposure to him. Andy is not only a guy I deeply respect, but someone who is truly making a difference with the young athletes he coaches. In today’s show we’re going to talk about Andy’s unique path in […]
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I’m almost ashamed of the fact that Bill Hartman and I have been good friends for 10 years, we run a business together, AND I’ve recorded almost 60 podcasts over the years yet never had him on as a guest. But quite simply, Bill is not only one of the smartest guys I’ve ever met, […]
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I know what you’re probably thinking… “Hey Mike – didn’t you just interview this guy last week?” And while I did interview Mike last week, this show is going to be pretty darn unique. After last week’s show, Mike and I agreed that we could go even deeper into what he does with the […]
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Mike Roncarati is coming off a dream year. As a physical preparation coach for the Golden State Warriors, they achieved what every team sets out to do: To win an NBA championship ring. And while the easy move would be to stay in San Francisco with the Warriors, he’s since made the move across country, […]
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Pat Davidson has got to be one of the smartest meatheads I’ve ever met. With a Ph.D. in exercise physiology and a career in strongman, the guy has pushed the limits both physically and mentally. In this show, Pat and I are going to discuss his diverse athletic background, why he got into education, and […]
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Boo Schexnayder is a world-class coach speed and jumps coach, and someone that you can most definitely learn a thing or two from. I saw Boo at a BSPMBG seminar a few years ago, and was floored with the depth of his understanding in regards to athletic development. In fact, he was so good that […]
Continue ReadingI’m constantly humbled and grateful for the coaches that I get to talk shop with on this show. Darcy Norman and I met several years ago at the Seattle Sounders Sports Science seminar, and he’s a top notch guy who is constantly evolving and growing. Darcy has been a performance coach for EXOS, he was […]
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Mark McLaughlin is a guy I’ve admired from afar for many years. However, when I brought him in to speak at last years Midwest Performance Enhancement seminar, it really opened my eyes as to how methodical, calculating and precise he is when it comes to the training of his athletes. In this show, Mark and […]
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Tim DiFrancesco is the head strength and conditioning coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, and I’m a huge fan of his because he’s got such a truly refreshing approach to both training and rehabilitation. In this show, we’re going to cover why Tim feels today’s athletes aren’t as durable as those in years past, how […]
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Buddy Morris is the physical preparation coach for the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL, and is easily one of the most well-read and most knowledgeable coaches I’ve ever met. Now I’m going to tell you, this is NOT your average interview. In fact, I don’t think Buddy even let me ask a question until we […]
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I’m forever indebted to Joel Jamieson. His book, Ultimate MMA Conditioning, completely changed the way I looked at conditioning and energy systems training. But most importantly, this book gave me the tools to help build better athletes. In this episode, we’re going to dig deep into the topic of conditioning. We’re going to talk about […]
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When Patrick Ward tells you he’s got someone you need to interview, you listen – so I made it a goal to connect with Keith D’Amelio and make this happen. Keith’s professional career is broad and wide-ranging – from stops with the Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors, Stanford University and now Nike, Keith is both well-traveled […]
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Almost three years ago, I was attending the Sounders Sports Science seminar in Seattle. A group of us went out to dinner after a long day of learning, and over the course of drinks I struck up a conversation with a guy across the table. We had both competed in powerlifting, so naturally we hit […]
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Joe Kenn is not only a world-class physical preparation coach, but also someone I feel privileged to call a good friend. This guy has been successful at every level of athletic development – from college to the pros, and in both the public and private sectors. And to prove it, he’s the only guy to […]
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