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Whatsthatstrap 101: Coaching, Cuing and Exercise Selection
I’ve been putting A LOT more time and energy into my social media lately. I still don’t like it any more than I have in the past – but I DO realize that it’s part of the game now. One of my more popular posts in recent memory was focused on the Whatsthatstrap, and how […]
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 ReadingLearn to Love the Plateau
From 2000-2011, I was a fairly serious powerlifter, and the sport taught me more lessons about lifting and life than I can ever remember. But one lesson has withstood the test of time – learning to love the plateau. Now I know what you might be thinking: “But Mike…isn’t a plateau just a point of […]
Continue ReadingMajor Updates and Announcements: Finishing 2025 STRONG
I often joke about it, but I really feel like I live two different lives. And no, it’s not like one of these super creepy weirdos you hear about on a “True Crime” documentary…? In the summer, I’m locked in the lab with all my basketball players rehabbing injuries, building strength, and getting them ready […]
Continue ReadingLateral Speed Training: 7 Exercises to Help Unlock Your Athletic Potential
While some parents and coaches love to talk about linear speed – a faster 10, 40 or even 100-yard dash – many don’t realize the power and importance of LATERAL speed and agility. Because if you play sports like basketball, volleyball, tennis, or maybe even baseball or softball, being able to move quickly side-to-side is […]
Continue ReadingParallel, Staggered, and Split-Stance Explained
Here’s an incredibly common question I get asked… “What is ______ stance?” It could be split-stance. It could be Half-kneeling. It could be staggered stance. Or anything in between! But if you’ve ever wondered what the different stances and postures mean – or how to set-up for them – this short video should help. And […]
Continue ReadingIt’s 2022….Let’s GOOOOOO!
I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty freakin’ fired up for 2022. It feels like the last two years have overstayed their welcome, so I’m ready to jump into the new year and make some magic happen. Now I’m not a huge believer in New Year’s Resolutions, especially when the research shows most people […]
Continue ReadingRecent Videos 12.22.21
Hey friend! So I’m trying something new, and I need to know if you like it… With the ever-changing algorithms in social media, sometimes it’s hard to see all the content you want. So instead of making you go and search for my content, I thought I’d pull it all together and post it here […]
Continue ReadingIs Multi-Directional Speed Training Just for Athletes?
Do you give multi-directional speed training as much attention when training your young athletes, as you do to your 50-year-old client? You should! Every client and athlete desires the same thing, to improve skills that will translate into more complex demands or tasks. Not only are coaches improving fitness qualities with exercises, but they are […]
Continue ReadingHow to Build COMPLETE Athletes
When you start training athletes (or even gen pop clients) it’s easy to get overwhelmed writing their programs. Because let’s be honest…they want it all! Speed. Strength. Power. Conditioning. And while I can give an athlete all of those physical qualities, I can’t necessarily do it all in one program. So in this video, I […]
Continue ReadingBuilding Social vs. Financial Capital
Right now, everyone is struggling financially to some degree. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a trainer, coach, or fitness business owner, everyone is feeling the pinch. So if you can’t work on building financial capital, how can you continue to make strides in your business? Or better yet, how can you find ways to create […]
Continue ReadingIFAST Podcast #3 – Hiring the Perfect Coach
Hiring the right people is one of the most critical pieces of the business puzzle. This is even more true in a small business, where the entire culture and community of a business can be shifted when you bring on a new team member. In this show, we discuss a variety of topics: Our unique […]
Continue ReadingThe MYTH of In-Season Maintenance
Note from MR: Today’s guest post is from my guy Mike Potenza. Mike is a guy I have a ton of respect for, and has had success at the highest levels of hockey for years now. If you enjoy the article, I would highly recommend checking out his new product, Optimizing Adaptation and & Performance, […]
Continue ReadingBack Squat vs. Front Squat: What’s the Difference?
While people love to debate about whether the back squat or front squat is “better,” I think there’s a far more important question to ask… Namely, what are the DIFFERENCES between front and back squatting? In this short video I break it down for you. Enjoy! Now that you’ve watched the video, a few quick […]
Continue ReadingWhat Hand Position is Best for Chest Supported Rows?
Back in the day, I used to LOVE doing some chest supported rows. And while it’s obviously an effective exercise for building the mid-back, I often get one question time and time again when coaching it: Which hand position is best? In this short video, I describe to you the differences between a neutral and […]
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