Recent Podcasts
Hunter Eisenhower on the Force System, Superpowers and Kryptonite in Basketball Players
Hopefully we’ve all learned this by now, but you simply CANNOT train basketball players like powerlifters, or even football players. With the unique demands of the game, all the stopping, starting, and change of direction, the need to move horizontally AND vertically, you need a broad mix of physical qualities if you want to build […]
Continue ReadingDr. Rob Bell on Mental Toughness, Waiting to Win, and the Myth of Icing the Kicker
Have you ever found yourself muttering something like… “I can’t wait for _____” OR do you maybe struggle with being patient? If so, welcome to the club – and today’s guest might just be able to help us out! Dr. Rob Bell is a noted sport psychology coach, author, and speaker. He has spoken to […]
Continue ReadingDanny Foley on the Ins and Outs of Fascial-Based Training
If you’ve been on the social media lately, there’s a lot of buzz about fascia. Fascial training. “Elastic athletes.” But what does all that mean? And how does it really impact how you might program or coach an athlete? If these are questions you have as well, then you’re going to love today’s podcast with […]
Continue ReadingJeremy Koenig on Understanding Your Genome, AI, and the Future of Sports Performance
What does the future of strength and conditioning look like? Are we still talking in generalities about set, reps and rest periods? OR are we digging deeper into how each individual’s make-up determines how they should be training and recovering? Well without giving it away – I definitely think hyper specialization is on the horizon, […]
Continue ReadingJeremy Koenig on Understanding Your Genome, AI, and the Future of Sports Performance
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Continue ReadingScott Charland on Networking, Negotiating Pay, and Being Successful at Any Level of S&C
Here are some questions every trainer and coach should be asking themselves: What are the pros and cons to the different levels of strength and conditioning? As a strength coach, how do you find a work-life balance? And perhaps most importantly, how do you know what you’re REALLY worth? Well if you’ve ever pondered any […]
Continue Reading10 Keys to Successful Basketball Strength & Conditioning
I’m going to start this one off with a bold statement: I don’t love where the industry is at with regards to training basketball players. Now before you get all pissed off and click away, hear me out. These young men and women are playing more games than ever before. Yes we’re getting them “in […]
Continue ReadingCameron Josse on Sprint Training, Neural Outputs, and Football Specific-Speed
Cameron Josse is an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for football at Auburn University. Before joining the Auburn Tigers, Cameron served as an Athletic Performance Coach for football at Indiana University. And his journey in sports performance began with a 7-year stint at DeFranco’s Training Systems, where he held the position of Director of Sports […]
Continue ReadingJoe Kenn on R7, Training Around Injuries, and How to Improve High School S&C
You know some guests really need no introduction, but in case you’re unfamiliar with Joe “Big House” Kenn, let me fill you in real quick on this guys’ rap sheet…. He’s a 30+ year vet of the strength and conditioning game. He’s worked – and had success – at every level of physical preparation, from […]
Continue Reading10 Random Thoughts on Training, Coaching and Professional Development
I’m always thinking about coaching. Whether it’s hanging out in the gym, watching my kids play with their friends, or just watching sports and TV, I’m constantly thinking about the role we play in other people’s lives. But as one person in this great big world, how do we have the biggest impact on the […]
Continue ReadingTony Gentilcore on Gym Ownership, Evolving Your Coaching, and the Value of Consistent Training
Tony Gentilcore has done a few things in our industry. He’s a prolific writer, traveled the globe to speak, and was one of the co-founders of Cressey Sports Performance and worked there as a coach from 2007-2015. And his newest venture includes opening The Core Collective, where his goal is to bring trainers, coaches and […]
Continue ReadingLee Taft on Plyo Steps, Lateral Running, and the Power of the Heels
In my humble opinion, Lee Taft might be the true GOAT of multi-directional speed. While Lee primarily works as a consultant these days, over his storied career he’s owned his own facility numerous times, coached at virtually every level of sport, and perhaps more importantly has coached just about every type of athlete under the […]
Continue ReadingSpring Break 2024: Q1 Review and Q2 Goals for RTS and IFAST
One thing I’ve really focused on over the past couple of years is what some might describe as “radical transparency.” While many people on social media are out there creating a highlight reel on the front-end but suffering miserably on the back-end, my goal is to give you real insights into both my personal and […]
Continue ReadingMatej Hocevar on Soccer Programming, Return to Play, and the Role of the S&C Consultant
Husband. Father. World traveler. And coffee aficionado. All those things describe my good friend Matej Hocevar, and I’m beyond excited to have him back on the podcast. Matej Hocevar is the co-founder and co-owner of VigorGround, a fitness and performance facility in Ljubljana, Slovenia. He is a lead educator for the UEFA football fitness licences […]
Continue ReadingMatt Aldred on Drop Landings, Wearable Resistance, and Being Dangerous at Everything
If you train basketball players and want to take their health and performance to the next level, you’re going to love this episode! Matt Aldred is in his sixth season at Furman and was promoted to assistant head coach and director of basketball health and performance in August of 2023. Beyond basketball, Matt also handles the strength […]
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