Be Legendary Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The "Be Legendary Podcast" is aimed at highlighting individuals that pursue excellence in their life through strength. We examine trends and unique attributes of some of the greatest coaches, athletes, and business minds to not only tell their story but to serve as a catalyst for advancement in your own life. At Sorinex we believe in elevating what it means to be human, and to clearly define what it means to "Be Legendary".
In this episode of the Research 2 Reps Roundtable, I sit down with my co-hosts Ted and Ernie to welcome Dr. Curt Tomasevicz—Olympic gold and silver medalist, high-performance director, and assistant professor. Curt takes us on his journey from growing up in a small Nebraska town to competing in three Olympic Games and now balancing multiple roles in sports performance and academia. He shares what it takes to identify, train, and develop bobsled athletes who can handle the unique demands of the sport.
We dive into what makes the perfect bobsledder, from their blue-collar work ethic to their mental toughness and ability to thrive under pressure. Curt unpacks how he looks for talent from diverse sports backgrounds, and how athletes who just missed their dream in one sport might find new opportunities in another. If you’re a strength coach, sports scientist, or simply curious about elite athlete development, you won’t want to miss this episode.
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In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Britt Achterhoff goes even deeper into the life experiences that shaped her personal and professional path. She opens up about one of the most difficult periods of her life—tearing her ACL while her father was terminally ill and struggling academically due to undiagnosed ADHD. Through all of this, one person stood solid in her corner: her strength coach, Dennis “D Love” Love. Britt credits him with not only giving her a place to belong, but also with showing her what leadership, mentorship, and care truly look like. That pivotal support became the root of her passion for the industry and her mission to make an impact beyond equipment sales.
Britt also reflects on how her experiences—from student leadership to moments of being the only woman in high-level performance meetings—have uniquely positioned her to lead from a place of empathy and real-world perspective. She discusses her “existential career crisis” after becoming a mom of two, and how that inspired her to create professional development conversations for coaches that center on real life—not just sets and reps. This episode is a raw reminder that what happens off the field or outside the weight room often shapes us the most, and Britt’s story is a powerful call to action for supporting the whole person—not just the professional title.
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In this episode of Beyond Sets & Reps, Britt Achterhoff shares her powerful and personal journey from collegiate athlete to respected team member at Sorinex. A former Clemson soccer player, Britt reflects on how her love for the weight room and a chance encounter during a facility renovation launched her into the strength and conditioning industry—though not in the traditional coaching sense. Instead, she carved out her path on the vendor side, traveling across the Southeast, immersing herself in the strength community, and earning respect through grit, relationships, and a deep passion for the field. Her story is one of relentless work ethic, identity exploration, and embracing the messy parts of career growth, especially as a young woman in a male-dominated space.
Britt also opens up about how motherhood reshaped her perspective on work, life, and purpose. As her role evolved from equipment sales to business development, she found herself craving more meaningful impact—and more balance. Her vulnerability in discussing postpartum challenges, identity shifts, and the importance of supportive workplace culture offers valuable insight for anyone navigating career transitions or family life. Britt’s passion for creating professional development opportunities in the industry is evident, and this conversation is a testament to the power of showing up authentically, even when the path forward isn’t crystal clear.
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In part 2 of the Research 2 Reps Roundtable episode, Felix Proessl continues to share his wealth of experience in sports science, particularly in how teams navigate the unique challenges of international travel and cultural adaptation. The discussion touches on the complexities of preparing athletes for games abroad, including the physiological and behavioral adjustments required when traveling to different time zones, altitudes, and climates. Felix provides insight into how professional sports teams balance performance optimization with the realities of international commitments, such as media obligations, while also addressing concerns around food safety and player health when abroad.
The conversation also shifts to the growing role of student involvement in sports science, with Felix reflecting on his time at the University of Pittsburgh, where he helped bridge the gap between academia and athletics. He emphasizes the importance of fostering curiosity among students and integrating them organically into sports teams, where they can apply their research skills to real-world problems. Additionally, Felix shares his experiences with central fatigue research, discussing how wearable tech and data analysis are helping to manage fatigue and improve athlete performance. The episode concludes with a recommendation for a thought-provoking read, Statistical Rethinking, which challenges traditional views of hypothesis testing and encourages a more nuanced approach to decision-making in sports science.
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In this episode of the Research 2 Reps Roundtable, hosts Dr. Pat Ivy, Dr. Ted, and Dr. Ernie Reimer dive deep into the world of sports science with special guest Felix Proessl, Senior Director of Sport and Data Science for the Colorado Rapids. Felix shares his journey from collegiate soccer player in Germany to leading sport science initiatives in Major League Soccer, blending his academic background with real-world applications. The conversation explores the balance between acute needs and long-term performance goals, as Felix reflects on how his research and data-driven decisions are shaping the training and recovery strategies for professional athletes.
The roundtable also tackles the complex challenges of altitude, travel logistics, and recovery in the MLS. Felix discusses the impact of travel on performance, particularly when teams face the daunting task of adjusting to different time zones and environmental factors. The group also delves into the intersection of science and superstition, with Felix explaining how they navigate players' personal routines and beliefs while maintaining a data-informed approach. This episode offers a fascinating look at the evolving role of sports science in professional soccer, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, flexibility, and thoughtful decision-making in optimizing athlete performance.
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In part two of my conversation with Jim Beebe, we dive deeper into the mindset and habits that shape successful athletes, parents, and teams. Jim shares powerful insights on the importance of strength training for young athletes, emphasizing that lifting can be a game-changer in preventing injuries and creating a competitive advantage. He also discusses the critical role of adversity in personal growth, urging parents and coaches to allow young athletes to struggle, fail, and learn resilience rather than shielding them from challenges. Jim explains how structured discipline, accountability, and hard work—not just talent—are the true separators at the highest levels of competition.
We also explore team dynamics, leadership, and the evolving standards in elite-level performance. Jim highlights the necessity of fostering team accountability, helping athletes develop strong core values, and ensuring that leadership comes from within the team. The discussion extends to the culture of top college football programs, including behind-the-scenes insights from Ohio State and Michigan, where attention to detail, relentless improvement, and data-driven training set championship-caliber teams apart. This episode is packed with valuable lessons for athletes, parents, and coaches looking to build a culture of excellence both on and off the field.
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In Part 1 of this Beyond Sets & Reps episode, I sit down with Jim Beebe, a coach, gym owner, and author whose journey through strength training, business, and personal transformation is nothing short of inspiring. Jim shares how his early experiences shaped his love for athletics, despite facing challenges growing up. He details the pivotal moment in his mid-30s when he realized he wasn’t setting the right example for his children, leading him to completely transform his health and career. What started with P90X in his living room turned into an internship at a CrossFit gym, eventually leading him to open his own training facility. Jim dives into the sacrifices he made, including financial struggles and long hours, to build his gym from the ground up. His commitment to learning, coaching, and helping others—especially young athletes and individuals facing adversity—has defined his purpose and mission.
Jim also discusses his evolution as a coach, expanding beyond his gym to impact more people through his book, Athlete Built: The Blueprint to Build Champion Athletes, and his new digital course. He shares how his philosophy is rooted in structured habits, mindset, and training principles that apply to both sports and life. We talk about the importance of setting goals, measuring progress, and developing a blueprint for success, whether you’re an aspiring athlete or simply trying to improve yourself. His journey is a testament to perseverance, the power of mentorship, and the willingness to take risks in pursuit of something greater. Tune in to hear Jim’s story of reinvention, hard work, and the strategies he’s developed to help athletes and everyday people reach their full potential.
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In the second half of this episode of the Research to Reps Roundtable, the conversation continues with Cam Josse diving deeper into the nuances of sports science and coaching communication. The discussion focuses on the importance of clear, structured protocols for managing training loads and player readiness. Cam shares insights into how Auburn’s staff utilizes data without overwhelming coaches or athletes, ensuring that interventions are meaningful and effective. The group discusses how mental health has emerged as a critical area in athlete development, often taking precedence over traditional performance metrics. Cam emphasizes that sports scientists need to shift their focus beyond just collecting and analyzing force plate data; they must also address pressing issues like athlete well-being, team dynamics, and the challenges of integrating transfer athletes into established programs.
The conversation then explores the evolving landscape of college football, particularly with the growing influence of NIL deals and the professionalization of the sport. Cam and the hosts discuss how financial incentives are changing team dynamics, with college athletes now able to see their market value and, in some cases, negotiate their roles. They also touch on the shifting priorities in player development, noting that long-term training approaches are being replaced by a more immediate, results-driven model. The episode closes with a reflection on the challenges of balancing player performance, team needs, and individual goals in an ever-changing collegiate landscape. Cam recommends several books on leadership and negotiation, reinforcing the importance of adaptability and communication in both coaching and athlete development.
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In this episode of the Research to Reps Roundtable, Dr. Pat Ivey, Dr. Ernie Rimer, and Dr. Ted Lambrinides sit down with Cam Josse, currently at Auburn, to discuss his experiences in strength and conditioning, particularly in college football. Cam shares insights into the challenges of ending a season without a bowl game, emphasizing the importance of reflection, maintaining a forward-thinking approach, and controlling what can be controlled. He discusses how his role, though not as a director, allows him to engage deeply in evaluating Auburn’s 2024 season and strategizing for 2025. The conversation highlights the emotional aspect of missing a bowl game but stresses the necessity of focusing on progress rather than dwelling on setbacks.
The discussion then shifts to force-velocity profiling and its application in training athletes for optimal performance. Cam explains how different athletes exhibit varying force and velocity traits, influencing their sprinting and overall performance. He and the hosts explore how training should be individualized based on an athlete’s position, body composition, and specific needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach. They also touch on the complexity of sports science, emphasizing the need for practical decision-making and clear communication between strength coaches and head coaches. The importance of balancing physical training with mental and tactical aspects of the game is a recurring theme, with the group highlighting the risks of over-intervening and how strategic planning plays a key role in maximizing athlete development.
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In part two of our conversation, Dave Christensen opened up about his transition into retirement and his latest venture: the "Your Fourth Down" platform. He explained the ADAPT framework—Attitude, Discipline, Attention to Detail, Perseverance, and Touchdown—and how these principles guide success in sports and life. Hearing his personal stories of perseverance, from his humble beginnings to reaching professional achievements, was incredibly motivating.
We also discussed the evolving landscape of college sports, from NIL deals to transfer rules, and how it’s changing the game. Dave’s dedication to sharing his story and inspiring others through speaking and consulting reminds me why I love what I do—helping others reach their full potential, both on and off the field.
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On this episode, I had the pleasure of catching up with Dave Christensen, a coach whose journey and impact on the game of football have been truly inspiring. We talked about the power of mentorship and how key figures like Coach Don James taught us life and leadership principles that extend far beyond the field. Dave reflected on the importance of structure, discipline, and pushing players out of their comfort zones to help them grow.
He also shared some of the major setbacks and sacrifices he’s faced in his career, including the bold decision to adopt a spread offense—a move that completely transformed his team’s trajectory. These pivotal moments led to some unforgettable wins and personal milestones in his coaching career.
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In part 2 of the Research 2 Reps Roundtable, my co-hosts Dr. Ernie Rimer, Dr. Ted Lambrinides, and I continue our engaging discussion with Dr. Tim Suchomel, diving deeper into the essentials of long-term athlete development (LTAD). Dr. Suchomel emphasizes the importance of starting athletes with fundamental movement patterns, such as squats and hip hinges, to establish a strong foundation before progressing to advanced techniques like Olympic lifts. He highlights how focusing on movement quality at an early age helps prevent poor habits in college athletes and sets them up for success. We also explore practical ways to monitor and track athlete progress in settings with limited resources, underscoring that effective monitoring doesn’t require expensive tools but rather consistent observation and creativity.
The conversation touches on key topics in youth sports, including the benefits of multi-sport participation versus early specialization. Dr. Rimer shares his perspective as a youth baseball coach, advocating for a balanced approach that builds a well-rounded athletic profile and prevents burnout and overuse injuries. We examine how motivation and fun should remain central to youth sports, while also fostering skill development and parental engagement. From debates over training priorities—such as hip speed versus bar speed—to the evolving landscape of strength and conditioning, this episode stresses the need for adaptable, research-backed methods. We conclude by encouraging coaches to prioritize needs analysis, embrace foundational knowledge, and stay open to new techniques that ensure holistic athlete development.
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In this first part of a new Research 2 Reps Roundtable podcast episode, I’m joined by my co-hosts, Dr. Ernie Rimer and Dr. Ted Lambrinides, along with our guest Dr. Tim Suchomel, Associate Professor and Director of the Sports Science Master’s Program at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Suchomel shares his extensive background in strength and power-oriented training and his current research on athlete monitoring and long-term athlete development. He delves into how his work on neuromuscular research and combining athletic, academic, and sports medicine resources is shaping his approach, particularly as he transitions to Pittsburgh and navigates the challenges presented by the transfer portal and extended athlete eligibility.
The conversation expands to discuss the importance of collaboration between organizations such as CSCCA and NSCA. We explore how working together can help create consensus statements and unified guidelines to address athlete health and performance challenges, particularly as the landscape of collegiate and professional athletics evolves with increased athlete transfers. Dr. Suchomel highlights the growing need for data-driven solutions and partnerships within the sports science field to ensure better development of athletes and to adapt to the changing dynamics in sports. This episode provides key insights into the future of strength and conditioning and how collaboration will drive progress in the industry.
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In part 2 of our conversation with Asaad Ali on Beyond Sets & Reps, Asaad continues to share his journey, discussing his transition from athlete to videographer and his approach to building his own legacy while honoring his father’s. He recalls his early career in baseball, including scouting for the White Sox and coaching, before taking a turn into videography at the University of Louisville. This career shift provided a new platform for his competitive drive as he set his sights on producing content that reflects his deep understanding of sports and the athlete's journey. Asaad discusses the importance of leveraging his name responsibly, demonstrating how he’s shaped his professional identity through hard work, self-motivation, and the experiences that have defined his path.
Asaad also emphasizes the mindset that helps him create impactful sports content, drawing from his own athletic background and inspiration from directors who bring authenticity to their work. He details the fulfillment he finds in capturing the emotions and moments that matter most to athletes and their families, building meaningful relationships along the way. His insights encourage young athletes to consider life beyond the game and invest in personal growth early. If you missed part 1, be sure to go back and listen, as Asaad's reflections on growing up as Muhammad Ali’s son and his journey through sports set the stage for this powerful continuation.
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In this first part of the conversation, Asaad Ali shares his experience of growing up as the son of Muhammad Ali, delving into the unique and challenging aspects of living in his father’s public shadow. Asaad reflects on the symbolic presence of his father in Louisville, where reminders of Muhammad Ali are everywhere—from airport names to local landmarks—underscoring the deep connection between his father and the city. He discusses the sense of pride and resilience he inherited from his father’s legacy, aligning it with the underdog mentality often embraced by the University of Louisville community. Throughout the conversation, Asaad emphasizes the importance of remembering Muhammad Ali as both a global icon and a devoted father, offering insights into his journey to navigate and define his own identity.
Asaad’s memories reflect both ordinary and profound moments, including watching his father’s fights on VHS as a way to connect while Muhammad Ali was traveling for humanitarian work. He shares stories about how people reacted differently to his father in Louisville versus other places, allowing Asaad and his family moments of privacy that might not be possible today. He also delves into how he chose to carve his own path through baseball rather than boxing, finding a personal sense of accomplishment outside of his father’s legendary career. This episode reveals a thoughtful, grounded approach to balancing family legacy with personal aspirations, providing listeners a deeper understanding of both the public and private dimensions of the Ali family.
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In part 2 of the Research to Reps Roundtable podcast, co-hosts Dr. Pat Ivey, Dr. Ernie Reimer, and Dr. Ted Lambrinides continue their conversation with Paul Jones, sports scientist at The Ohio State University. Paul dives deeper into the challenges of integrating sports science methodologies across various levels of athletics and how different institutions respond to new technologies. The discussion touches on the balance between evidence-based practices and longstanding traditions, as well as how to effectively educate coaches and athletes to foster a data-driven approach. Paul also shares insights into the complexities of recruiting in the modern era of college sports, noting how transfer portals and NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) policies have significantly changed the landscape.
The episode also explores Ohio State’s new initiative, the Rapid Assessment and Monitoring Program (RAMP), which aims to evaluate athletes’ force production and energy systems upon arrival to campus. Paul explains how this program offers a comprehensive picture of each athlete’s strengths and limitations to inform training strategies quickly. Throughout the episode, Paul underscores the importance of collaboration among health and performance teams to enhance athlete care and performance. For more background, make sure to check out part 1, where Paul shares his experiences transitioning from the University of Louisville to Ohio State.
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In this episode of The Research to Reps Roundtable, co-hosts Dr. Pat Ivey, Dr. Ernie Reimer, and Dr. Ted Lambrinides welcome Paul Jones, a leading expert in sports science, for part one of their conversation. Paul discusses the challenges of scaling his work to meet the demands of a larger program and adapting to a different environment. He also highlights the importance of humility, being open to learning from others, and building strong relationships within new contexts to create meaningful change and impact.
Throughout the episode, the group explores the evolving role of sports science in collegiate and professional athletics. Paul touches on how different institutions have varying levels of experience and expectations with technology like wearable devices, leading to unique challenges when integrating new strategies. They also discuss the application of research to real-world scenarios, such as training adaptations, travel logistics, and managing environmental factors like altitude and heat. This episode sets the stage for a deeper dive into sports science, the nuances of transitioning between organizations, and the impact of effective leadership and mentorship in driving progress.
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In this episode of Beyond Sets and Reps, I connect with University of Virginia former running back Perris Jones to discuss his remarkable journey through adversity and the lessons he's learned along the way. Perris opens up about his academic and athletic experiences, including earning three degrees and overcoming a career-threatening spinal injury sustained during a game against the University of Louisville. He shares the emotional and psychological impact of the injury, as well as his remarkable recovery, which he attributes to the support of his family, coaches, and medical staff.
Perris also reflects on the importance of teamwork, mentorship, and staying resilient in the face of challenges. He emphasizes his desire to inspire others by creating a nonprofit called "No Stars" to help young athletes reach their full potential, regardless of their perceived status or ranking. The episode concludes with a discussion on his plans to launch a podcast with his roommate, Michael Hollins, to provide a platform for ordinary people to share their extraordinary stories, and his continued passion for helping others as a motivational speaker.
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In this episode of the Beyond Sets and Reps podcast, Dr. Pat Ivey, Dr. Andreas Stamatis, and Dr. Ernie Reimer share reflections from their journey back from the Mississippi State Athlete Engineering Conference. The discussion kicks off with a humorous story about switching drivers on the highway and transitions into a deeper conversation about coaching, leadership, and teamwork. The hosts explore how their backgrounds in strength and conditioning have evolved into broader roles, focusing on mental health and performance services at the University of Louisville. They emphasize the importance of coaching not just athletes but also coaches and administrators to foster a culture of growth and holistic development.
The conversation also delves into the challenges and rewards of creating a human performance culture, the power of collaboration across sectors, and the need for organizations to care for their people in order to achieve sustainable success. They reflect on the importance of empathy, patience, and decisive action when driving change, sharing personal experiences from their careers. The episode wraps up with thoughts on leadership, resilience, and the strength required to guide teams through challenges while making a lasting impact.
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In this episode of Beyond Sets and Reps,I continue my conversation with Dr. Tommy Stallworth, who offers an update on his current role coaching high school athletes in Georgia. Stallworth shares the excitement of guiding students through summer workouts, 7-on-7 camps, and the college recruiting process. His extensive coaching experience spans college and the NFL, providing valuable insights into the complexities of professional sports. Stallworth discusses the challenges of the NFLPA's grading system and the importance of building strong relationships with athletes to support their growth and development.
Our conversation also explores the psychological challenges athletes face, particularly the impact of social media on their mental resilience. Dr. Stallworth highlights the intricate dynamics between veteran players and rookies, and the complexities of coaching when players may have more experience or be older than the coaches. He underscores the importance of adapting to new information and staying current with research in strength and conditioning. We wrap up the episode with reflections on leadership, problem-solving, and the evolving landscape of sports coaching, showcasing Stallworth's dedication to continuous learning and improvement. A big shoutout to our podcast sponsors Sorinex and EliteForm for making these episodes possible!
In this episode of Beyond Sets and Reps, I reconnects with Dr. Tommy Stallworth to discuss his extensive and impressive coaching career. Stallworth's journey began as a linebacker at the University of Tennessee, where he enjoyed the success of two SEC championships and a national title. Transitioning into coaching, he learned the importance of networking, mentorship, and understanding athletes' backgrounds to foster supportive environments.
Throughout the episode, Dr. Stallworth emphasizes the critical relationship between strength coaches and head coaches, sharing insights from his time working with Cliff Kingsbury at Texas Tech and recounting a notable moment with Pat Mahomes in the weight room. Now coaching at the high school level, Stallworth finds joy in helping young athletes build confidence and achieve their goals. He discusses the evolving nature of strength and conditioning, stressing the importance of humility, effective communication, and mutual respect among support staff to provide the best care for athletes.
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In this episode of the Beyond Sets and Reps podcast, Dr. Coach Pat Ivey welcomes Justin Britt, former NFL player, husband, and father, to discuss his remarkable journey from childhood to professional football. Coach Ivey fondly recalls their shared experiences, including humorous team anecdotes under Pete Carroll's leadership. They explore Britt's early influences and his transformation from a young athlete inspired by his brother to a respected offensive lineman in the NFL. Reflecting on his time at Seattle, Britt shares insights into the mentorship he received from iconic players like Marshawn Lynch and Russell Wilson, emphasizing the values of professionalism and teamwork that shaped his career.
Justin Britt also opens up about his recent embrace of social media, particularly TikTok, where he shares his fitness journey and personal reflections. He discusses how social media has become a creative outlet and therapeutic tool, allowing him to connect with others navigating life after professional sports. Through his candid videos, Britt aims to inspire and engage his audience while reflecting on the lessons learned from his athletic career.
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In this episode I welcome former quarterback turned entrepreneur James Franklin. James shares his journey at the University of Missouri, where I was his strength coach, highlighting the critical role the strength staff played in his development. He details his personal growth and struggles during college, including a series of injuries that impacted his career; and we reflect on the positive, non-aggressive coaching style that helped him thrive in a respectful and effective training environment.
Throughout the episode, Franklin emphasizes the importance of small gestures and encouragement in maintaining motivation during tough times. Concluding with the life lesson, "how you do anything is how you do everything," James stresses the importance of consistent effort and integrity in all areas of life. James Franklin's story underscores the importance of personalized, supportive coaching and the lasting impact of positive mentorship.
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In this episode we revisit an earlier episode with Bert Sorin. The world recently lost his Legendary Father, and we honor the Legacy of the Sorin name, and share Bert Sorins episode this week. Stay strong, and do great things.
Richard Sorin, 1950-2024
0:00- Intro 10:00- Understanding How to Build Weight Room Efficiency 20:00- Going to the Limit, to Create a Vision 30:00- Science Meets Passion 40:00- The Next "50 Years" of Strength 50:00- Helping Clients Understand "Needs" vs. "Wants"- Foundations 54:00- Sign Off
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In this episode we revisit an earlier episode with Richard "Pops" Sorin. The world recently lost this legendary human, and we honor him with this weeks episode. Stay strong, and do great things.
Richard Sorin, 1950-2024
0:00- Intro 10:00- Understanding How to Build Weight Room Efficiency 20:00- Going to the Limit, to Create a Vision 30:00- Science Meets Passion 40:00- The Next "50 Years" of Strength 50:00- Helping Clients Understand "Needs" vs. "Wants"- Foundations 54:00- Sign Off
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In this episode of Beyond Sets & Reps, I welcome former Mizzou wide receiver Jason Ray. He shares his inspiring journey from Broken Arrow High School in Oklahoma to becoming a team captain at Mizzou and playing in the 2008 Cotton Bowl. He details his coaching career, which took him to various schools and he recounts his experiences, from sweeping floors to winning championships, and the values of hard work and humility instilled by his parents.
After coaching, Ray returned to Oklahoma, embracing his roots by learning a cattle operation with his father. Transitioning into financial literacy education with Synergy Financial Partners, Ray now focuses on educating and empowering young athletes about money management, inspired by his former athletes who recognized his potential beyond coaching. He continues to make a significant impact off the field by teaching financial literacy.
Tune in to hear Jason Ray's insightful journey and learn how financial literacy can transform lives both on and off the field. And learn more about what he's doing, and/or contact him, at https://jray.mylivingbenefits.com/
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Finishing up my conversation with Deion Branch about his career and evolution here in part 2, we're into the part of his story that you may be more familiar with. Things like Super Bowls, Pro Bowls, MVPs and so on. But he shares more than what you saw on ESPN, giving us a glimpse into the mentality of a Super Bowl MVP and Champ. If you missed part 1, go back and get the background to complete the picture.
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The Research 2 Reps Roundtable podcast is on the road! For this episode, join Dr. Adam Petway and Dr. Andreas Stamatis joins Dr. Rimer and Dr. Ivey on a roadtrip to the Athlete Engineering Summit. After discussing the summit and the presentation on mental health and performance, the conversation shifts towards the importance of sleep in athletic performance. From sleep's role in recovery and mental health, we address the complexities of sleep issues in athletes, emphasizing a holistic approach. Our discussion also touches on the evolution of biomechanics in sports and the need for administrative support in creating supportive environments for athletes. We hope you share in the excitement for collaborative efforts to enhance athlete performance and well-being.
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Deion Branch - currently Louisville's Director of Player Development & Alumni Relations - is our guest for this month's Beyond Sets & Reps episode. While you may be familiar with his accolades as a Super Bowl Champ and MVP, this episode goes behind the scenes and we discuss what propelled him to become one of the greats. Get the background story in this episode, and next time, we'll dive further into the things you likely saw on ESPN highlights.
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The Texas A&M crew part 2 with Dr. Bryan Mann (Clinical Associate Professor of Kinesiology), Bo Sandoval (Assistant Athletics Director of Strength & Conditioning), and Scott Battley (Director of Sport Science Services). We're finishing up our conversation of collaborating in real time with a unique model that includes ongoing, day-to-day communication between researchers, coaches, and other performance professionals.
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With two decades in the game, Missy Mitchell-McBeth and the various roles she currently plays is filling a much needed gap for the strength and conditioning of athletes. For both the high school and collegiate levels, she's working to help create simplified systems that promote the safety of athletes AND she's advocating for the health (and balance) of coaches themselves. While some of the topics in our conversation may ruffle feathers, they need to be discussed so you won't want to miss this one!
Find Missy's consulting services at safeirontraining.com and her 12-week training program at conditioningproject.com/cohort
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Today's episode of the Research 2 Reps Round table exemplifies the podcast's namesake. We're hosting Dr. Bryan Mann (Clinical Associate Professor of Kinesiology), Bo Sandoval (Assistant Athletics Director of Strength & Conditioning), and Scott Battley (Director of Sport Science Services) all from Texas A&M University. Together they're collaborating in real time with a unique model that includes ongoing, day-to-day communication between researchers, coaches, and other performance professionals. It's a longer episode, but it's exactly the type of information and conversations we're looking to have with every single one of our episodes.
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Personal trainer and nutritionist, founder of her own company Good Human Fitness, Zamia Cohen is our guest this episode. She started out giving us a masterclass on the importance of saying NO and how it leads to career longevity without burnout. We then went into what drew me wanting her as a guest on the podcast and that is Microcurrent Point Stimulation (MPS) - a non-invasive modality utilized for the body’s recovery and progress. The way she so passionately discusses it will have you looking up the nearest practitioner.
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We started this Research 2 Reps Roundtable episode with an update of what we're each working on and that led us fluidly into the work of our guest, Daniel Martinez, of Trinity University. Our conversation went to the "deep" stuff fast with a discussion of why 'different' is often perceived as bad, but in the realm of sport science we must embrace "different" to make strides in using tech to optimize performance.
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A giant in the strength and conditioning world, we couldn't have picked a better guest for our first Beyond Sets & Reps episode in the new year. A man who is truly out to help those around him, his story is as inspirational, motivational and encouraging as it gets. Start your year out right with this episode and then find a way to help someone today!
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In this episode of Research to Reps Roundtable, we welcome Andrew Stewart, the assistant director at the Nebraska Athletics Performance Lab (University of Nebraska). We cover everything from Andrew's diverse background in college football to his Ph.D. studies to his foray in speed skating, exploring topics such as managing roster turnover through the transfer portal and the crucial role of communication in sports science. Listen and gain insights into talent identification, development, and retention, discovering how sports science complements coaching strategies for optimal athlete performance.
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Assistant Director of Athletics Performance at Baylor University, Courteney Tompkins, finishes our year of Beyond Sets & Reps episodes and with her, we're ending on a high note. As a former collegiate wrestler, she offers a unique perspective as a young strength & conditioning coach - and as an 'old timer' now, I can say that! Ending the episode with her best advice is a great way to go into 2024. Enjoy and happy new year!
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In this episode of "Research 2 Reps Roundtable," renowned expert Dr. Stacy Sims joins the hosts for a conversation on women's health and performance. Dr. Sims shares her personal journey and passion for addressing gender inequalities, emphasizing the often-overlooked impact of the menstrual cycle on female athletes' training and performance. The discussion delves into the importance of educating coaches, athletes, and medical professionals, and highlights the use of technology to optimize training programs. Dr. Sims also addresses the psychological effects of stress on elite female athletes. If you're interested in the intersection of sports science, women's health, and the future of performance optimization, this episode is a must-listen.
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We pick up part II with Byron Chamberlain right where we left off, discussing the lasting impact of his teammates not only on his career, but on his life in general and how they influenced his path after playing. And I couldn't help but ask him about his thoughts on Colorado because he has multiple perspectives on the situation - player, coach, analyst and as a fan of the sport. We wrap up with his thoughts about his main driver in life: his family.
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We're diving into the world of brain health, performance optimization, and neuromodulation in this episode of "Research 2 Reps Roundtable" featuring the brilliant Dr. Ali Farooqui. A renowned medical doctor and psychiatrist, Dr. Farooqui shares his insights on cutting-edge techniques like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and how they can revolutionize not only mental health treatment but also the enhancement of cognitive functions and emotional stability. With engaging discussions on pain management, athletic performance, and the intriguing connections between brain health and mental skills, this episode offers a thought-provoking journey into the future of human potential. Don't miss this conversation that explores the exciting possibilities for a healthier, high-performing brain.
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A true lover of the game of football, a student of the game, and one of the best in the game, Byron Chamberlain, is joining us for Beyond Sets and Reps. Despite the focus of this podcast going beyond the sets and reps, we start this part 1 off by discussing Byron's lack of love for the weight room and how that changed. Then we talk about how his love of the game brought him back to the weight room in the form of an intern. That's right, INTERN!! Listen in for what he learned (besides stocking bars and folding towels) and keep an eye out for part II.
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As a physical therapist and CSCS, Dr. Jarred Boyd’s goal is to facilitate return to activity and enhance patient potential by identifying opportunities to improve function and empowering patients with the tools to live better. Said another way, and especially working with professional athletes (Memphis Grizzlies), Dr. Body provides guided autonomy with his athletes. While that's counter intuitive to some, we explore the concept in this episode.
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To put it simply, this episode of Beyond Sets & Reps is a HIGH LEVEL conversation. Earnie "Doc" Fingers is a highly energized speaker, higher ed administration leader, team builder and athletics professional with over twenty years of demonstrated success. "Doc" takes an integrated approach to creating efficient high performance work teams and organizations, and after hearing this episode, you'll see why! Shoutout to our podcast sponsors, Sorinex and EliteForm, who make these episodes possible.
Dr. Tommy Otley is our guest this episode to share about what it's like as a full time Physical Therapist inside an athletic department. At the University of Miami he's helping bridge the gap between PT, Sport Science, and the other fields of Athletic Performance to optimize athlete play. Managing expectations is one of the most under-discussed topics he encounters, so we go deep on his experiences with the full spectrum of athletic professionals.
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Entrepreneur, life coach, strength & conditioning coach, and owner of the #1 fitness club of the Bahamas, MacFit360, our guest this week is Jimmy Mackey. Because of Jimmy, this podcast lives up to its name and we go way beyond the sets and reps of training. This episode covers life, health, training (of course), philosophy and more. If you ever make it down to his gym in the Bahamas, tell him I sent you!
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Dr. Patrick Ward currently works in the Research & Development Department of Seattle Seahawks focusing on research strategy in football operations - opponent research, player evaluation, scouting, applied physiology, & sport science. We start out the conversation with differentiating between what people think sport scientists do versus what they typically do. And the conversation only gets better from there.
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If you missed part I with Coach Luke Day, stop here and go back to listen because he sets the stage for this entire second part. Here in part II he's building on the foundation of his mistakes and lessons learned and giving us his insights and expertise that he's used to not only create his coaching philosophy but his life philosophy. Truly an impactful conversation and I hope you find it as profound as I did.
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The most under-managed and overlooked factor in collegiate sport performance (and probably optimal human performance if we're being honest): SLEEP. Dr. Craig Turner has made a career in sport science by focusing on sleep - how much do athletes need versus what is optimal? How can we best measure it and use that data? So much unknown about sleep, but we explore some of it in this episode of the Research 2 Reps Roundtable.
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This Beyond Sets & Reps episode with Luke Day ended up being too good of a conversation to limit it to ~30 minutes so we've got a 2-parter for you! In part I Coach Day sets the stage for where he's at now and he doesn't hold any punches when it comes to talking about his highs and his lows. Listen now and then be on the lookout for part II where he takes his experience one step further!
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Spanning coaching and consulting in combat sports, sport science and nutrition, Jennifer Gibson has 18 years in Athletic Performance and while that's easy to say in one sentence, it's MUCH more difficult to sum up her experiences in one podcast episode... but we tried. In this episode of the Research 2 Reps Roundtable our conversation makes it clear why she's one of the best in the field and continues working with elite athletes to reach the top of their game.
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USFL Director of Player Performance, Coach Zac Woodfin, is our guest this week on the Beyond Sets & Reps podcast. Not only do our career paths have a lot more in common than we initially realized, but he started speaking my language when he began discussing the relationships he prided himself on developing. So much so that while he was the Director of Strength & Conditioning, the University President asked him to serve as the interim Athletic Director at University of Southern Mississippi. Relationships got him there! You can't miss this episode.
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Dr. Katie Nichols, Director of Mental Performance begins our Research 2 Reps Roundtable conversation by defining what mental performance actually is - essentially it's having the skills to put yourself in a position to be successful. Notice she didn't equate it to mental toughness! I know that's enough to have you intrigued, so go ahead and press play on this episode.
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"My body loves kale, my soul loves fried chicken" - our guest this week, Melissa Crowson, Dietician and Nutritionist. If that doesn't sum up our conversation, I don't know what will. Instead of focusing on broccoli, Crowson focuses on performance goals and winning to really get nutrition principles to hit home with athletes. Find more from Melissa Crowson at performstrong.org.
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The 'sport science' of mental health - while we typically think of sport science and the nerdy sport stuff, we often forget that how our brain works is most definitely science! Our athletes' brains run the show and this conversation with Dr. Brittany Collins examines the intersection of sport, sport science, mental health and social science. To say it was a high level conversation doesn't do it justice.
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Chris Crumpler AKA Coach Crump brings the fire this week with his motto: "I don't make excuses, I make adjustments!" BOOM. As a serial entrepreneur, coach, and athlete, his perspective on life is one that I don't see often, but his presence makes his mindset contagious. After this conversation you'll be ready to go and be saying, "check up!"
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Our Research 2 Reps Roundtable guest, Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan, is an Exercise Physiology professor at UNC Chapel Hill with over 120 peer-reviewed manuscripts - so she's quite prolific in the sports research world. With alphabet soup after her name (said with admiration) - Ph.D., CSCS*D, FNSCA, FACSM, FISSN - she's well on her way to helping improve the health and quality of life for others. And a very unique aspect of this specific episode is that she ended up running the show and asking us more questions than we asked her!
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University of Louisville Rowing Coach, Derek Copeland, had a unique childhood and early experience with sport that makes him a unique coach, to say the least. He has embraced the high performance model approach because he's seen it in action and how successful he and his team can be with it. If you want real world insight into how the HPM can be implemented and used, this episode is it!
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If you work with female athletes in any aspect, or have a female athlete child or relative, you need to listen to this episode of Research 2 Reps Roundtable. Soon-to-be-Doctor Samantha Moore was not only the NCAAs first female Director of Sport Science, but she's a budding researcher in female athlete physiology and performance. In addition to the research she's doing, because of her background, she has the actual ability to translate the information in a way that's impactful and that coaches and athletes can actually use!
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Originally aired in August of 2019, it only seemed fitting to repost this Beyond Sets and Reps episode with now-Hall of Fame Coach Gary Pinkel. From program structure to program philosophy, Coach Gary Pinkel never wavered in what he did. And with good reason – a track record of success done the right way is his proven methodology, and put simply, it works. He’s based his entire career on treating the people the right way and that’s something he’ll continue standing by.
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In this episode Bert Sorin sits down with Logan Stark to catch up, and discuss his upcoming attempt at a Skydiving World Record. Logan is a Veteran, Producer of Content at Black Rifle Coffee, Hunter, and Adventure Seeker. He will be joining other Veterans to Skydive into 7 Continents, in 7 Days. He is living the definition of "Be Legendary".
High Performance Manager Officiating for the Australian National Rugby League, David Boyle, is our guest this episode of the Roundtable. While he brings a unique perspective with his background and research, we also discussed some of the universal truths of coaching. This is a fantastic one to round out this year of R2RR episodes.
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With 30 years in the industry, Lance Walker is still on a mission to optimize athletic performance. With the various disciplines that go into the training and care of athletes, and the desperate need to bring them all together for the benefit of the human behind the athlete, Coach Walker is bridging the gap between the science and the sport.
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Lance Walker ended up being such a good guest, he's our first double header, appearing on this episode and next Beyond Sets & Reps episode. In this episode we go into the weeds of performance and how metrics carry over - and how to explain to athletes and decision makers how it carries over.
If you like episodes like this, be sure to let us know by giving it a review and sharing it with friends!
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For this episode of Beyond Sets and Reps, we're coming to you from DEER CAMP! I'm talkign with Bo Sandoval, the Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Performance for Texas A&M, and despite the untraditional setting, he's giving us some gems of wisdom on the strength and conditioning field. Tune in to hear us talk shop and remember to give the show a 5 star rating if you're finding these episodes valuable.
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With two guests on this Research 2 Reps Roundtable episode, it felt more like adding a couple co-hosts to the podcast with the breadth of experience and expertise they brought. We didn't waste time - we got right into the high level conversation of the challenge of making the complex simple. Duane Carlisle and Scott Hopson joined Dr. Ted Lambinides and Dr. Pat Ivey for another fantastic episode that you'll keep coming back to over and over again.
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Director of Olympic Sports Strength and Conditioning at Louisville, Jason Dierking is our guest on the Beyond Sets and Reps podcast this week. His philosophy of being a servant leader comes through as he walks us through his staff and how he goes about piecing together a group that works together so well. To say he's accepted the challenge of his position is an understatement and it's what makes him so good in his role - and as a podcast guest!
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Our guest this week, Dr. Stuart Phillips, is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University in Canada and specializes in researching the impact of nutrition and exercise on skeletal muscle protein turnover. If that doesn't give you a hint, we go well into the protein weeds during our conversation. We discuss previous notions of protein, current research, plant-based recommendations and more.
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In this weeks episode of The Be Legendary podcast, Bert Sorin sits down with Sorinex Vendor Relations Manager, Alex Luhring, and one of our good friends through Sorinex Outdoors, Brian Trainor, to discuss a week long trek into the mountains in search of elk.
Alex is fresh off his first Western Big Game hunt, and Brian was there to help him learn, as well as grow as a man, and hunter. In this episode they share the stories from the mountains, the struggle, the lessons, and the pay off when returning home.
We hope you will enjoy, and also we hope it inspires you to seek the calling, and search for "Thin Air, Deep Water" opportunities to not only live a Legendary life, but to actualize all you can become.
Simply talking with Josh Dobbie, the passion that drives Sorinex as a company is obvious - it's in the people. Priding themselves on being a different type of company, Josh and all the people at Sorinex are living their business ideals: being people first, building relationships, and doing things for the good of the industry. We're looking forward to Squatober!
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In this episode Bert Sorin sits down with his former Track and Field Coach Mike Sergent at University of South Carolina, as well as current thrower, and World Championship Medalist, Josh Awotunde. They discuss progression, overcoming hardship, and building progress towards success. All three share stories of highs, and lows, as well as how being a thrower shapes an attitude or life. Thank you for listening to the Sorinex Be Legendary podast, and check out www.sorinex.comfor all your strength equipment needs.
Perhaps the most motivating episode we’ve had yet, Jeremy Anderson, professional motivational speaker, shows us why he gets paid big bucks to be on the big stage. Coming from a place of service and humility, Jeremy speaks with such passion because he remembers where he came from and works every day to get to the next level. Whether you need a kick in the butt, a reminder of why you’re doing what you’re doing, or just need the extra oomph in your day today, this episode is for you.
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Supplement Engineer and Nutrition Expert, Dr. Eric Serrano, is our guest for this episode of the Research 2 Reps Roundtable. He's an "OG" in the performance nutrition world as a former powerlifter and has expanded his expertise beyond nutrition into injury prevention and performance optimization. As a practicing physician he's also heavily involved in the practical applications of all that he's learned over the years.
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Entrepreneur and Professor Vaughan Scott is really taking us BEYOND the sets and reps today with our conversation. As a global thinker, he's helping us see the effects of globalization on sport - both things to consider that could be hurdles and also opportunities to be had. Not only does he explore how we can be thinking of the sports-business connection strategically (chess, not checkers) but how we can convey that information to decision makers as well.
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Our guest this week is Dr. Andreas Stamatis, associate professor, fitness & wellness undergraduate program coordinator, and Lab Director at Plattsburgh might be one of our most credentialed guests ever on the roundtable. But even the alphabet soup after his name doesn't do his professional experience and insights justice. Join us as we go deep on mental toughness - and mental training as a whole - with athletes.
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Scott Hopson, co-founder of Pivotal, enjoys coaching the game of life (and the game of sport) while attempting to fulfil the potential of humanity. He's taking his passion for people beyond strength and conditioning for athletes and helping people upgrade their lives via education, coaching program and live events. Join this 10,000 foot view conversation as we discuss some of the broader philosophies behind human performance.
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Dr. Duncan French joins this episode of Research 2 Reps Roundtable as the VP of Performance at the UFC Performance Institute where they manage the training of over 600 UFC athletes. For five years now they've been serving a melting pot of training philosophies, cultures and athlete requirements and because of the newness of the sport he shares with us the journey of developing and running the Institute.
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Our guest this week is the Chief Compliance Officer at No Cap Sports, Casey Floyd. With a law degree and over a decade in NCAA compliance, Casey Floyd is using his expertise in NIL to help educate and protect student athletes in the newly minted billion dollar industry that has come out of the NCAAs NIL ruling. Change is hard, but it’s here to stay and Floyd along with the team at No Cap Sports is paving the way to make it easier for all parties involved in NIL.Check out No Cap Sports here. And a huge thanks to our podcast sponsors Sorinex and EliteForm.
Dr. Adam Petway isn't just a doctor of Sports Science and Biomechanics, but he's a coach and long-time practitioner in the strength and conditioning field. While he has developed quite an expertise for basketball athletes, his work can be applied across sports. And as he's delving further into the research/science aspect, he shares how he's learning to communicate and impact decision making within the department.Shoutout to our podcast sponsors Sorinex and EliteForm for making these episodes possible.
Dr. Amber Selking returns to the podcast to discuss her latest book Winning the Mental Game: The Playbook for Building Championship Mindsets, a culmination of her last decade of work. Most of us have a basic understanding of the physical - getting in shape, eating right to fuel our bodies, etc. But when it comes to how our brain works and how we can train our brain, the foundation is lacking. So Dr. Selking is using her work in athletics to help build that foundation not just with athletes, but with the use of her book, the masses. Find Dr. Selking's book here. And thanks to our podcast sponsors Sorinex and EliteForm.
* > Christie Aschwanden, author, journalist, and former elite endurance athlete is our guest on this week's episode of Research 2 Reps Roundtable to talk RECOVERY. Our conversation on the importance of and the prioritization of recovery for athletes opened my eyes to a new approach for recovery - one that I won't just be using on athletes, but also on myself! Check out Christie's book, Good to Go here. And thanks to our podcast sponsors, Sorinex and EliteForm, for making these episodes possible.
Athletic Director and Assistant Principal at Basehor-Linwood High School, Ross Schwisow opens our eyes (and ears) to the gratification of coaching high school aged kids in strength and conditioning. Having been at BLHS for over 15 years, he's built the entire curriculum of S&C and nutrition for not only student athletes, but the non-athlete student population as well. Hearing Ross discuss the impact on the community, including a summer program for grades 2-12, is worth the listen alone!
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In this series, Bert Sorin details, training tales, and strength discoveries, from a lifetime of competing, and living the strenuous life.
In this introductory episode, Bert details some history of how this podcast came to be, as well as where he plans to take it. We hope you enjoy. Stay Strong, and Be Legendary.
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In this BONUS episode of Beyond Sets and Reps, we're privy to an interview with Scott Bird and Jerrell Jackson, co-owner of Athletes Performance Institute in Columbia, MO where they discuss how mindset is crucial to enhancing any type of physical or performance training.
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While mental health has come a long way in recent years, it still has a long way to go and our guest, Dr. Becky Antle, is working toward bringing preventative mental health strategies to the masses. Specifically, she's helping educate what it means to be in good mental health and how impactful prevention can be versus waiting to treat mental health problems.
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With over 20 years in the profession, Coach Antwan Floyd is and assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Houston Rockets. Having the humility to accept the challenge of starting over - as an intern - whenever he saw the opportunity to get what he wanted has served him well because he always finds a way to quickly rise through the ranks. Throughout those decades of service, he's discovered the way to get the most out of athletes is by continuing to explore and understand who he is so he can be the best coach.
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Brains of elite athletes are just different and our guests Dr. Scott Wylie and Dr. Brandon Ally from S2 Cognition are in the business of identifying and quantifying those differences with the goal of maximizing effectiveness and efficiency of athletes' cognitive abilities. Join us as we explore how understanding these abilities can provide a performance edge.Big shoutout to our podcast sponsors Sorinex and EliteForm for making these episodes possible!
In this episode, we revisit an episode from the archives; in this episode we discuss a wide array of topics, with Legendary Coach, Dr. Bryan Mann. Thank you so much for the listen, and we appreciate you listening!
Cory Kennedy is currently the Head of Strength and Conditioning and Performance Science (MiLB) for the Chicago Cubs and in his role he's the epitome of our roundtable - bringing the research to the reps of the Cubs program. While he's found himself transitioning from the "doing" to the "directing," he's still ultimately responsible for the final product produced. Tune in as we discuss the challenges, the science, and the direction of his program. Big thanks to our podcast sponsors - Sorinex and EliteForm - who made this episode possible.
Sorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with 4x Olympian and Ashland University head track and field coach Jud Logan.
Speaking of partnerships, shoutout to Sorinex and EliteForm for sponsoring these podcast episodes, we couldn’t do it without them!
Special thanks to our sponsors, Sorinex and EliteForm for making this podcast possible!
Michael Easter teaches journalism, with a special emphasis on health media. Before his role at UNLV, he was a senior-level editor at Men's Health magazine. There, he brainstormed, wrote, and edited stories about human health and performance, and his work was read by nearly 25 million people in 50 countries each month.
At Men's Health, he also led a digital transition team, acted as a brand editor, and is part of the team that won a National Magazine Award for General Excellence. His online writing at Men's Health is some of the most highly-trafficked of all time.
Michael hosts Nevada Health, a weekly health radio show on KUNV, and his writing appears in Men's Health, Outside, Vice, Cosmopolitan, Scientific American, Men's Journal, and FiveThirtyEight.
BONUS episode! This episode was originally recorded in July 2019.
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Special thanks to our sponsors, Sorinex and EliteForm - they make this podcast possible!
00:00- Intro
5:00- S&C Becoming an Essential Part of Healthcare
10:00- Coaching Transitions
15:00- Sponsor Ad
20:00- Educating Therapists on S&C
25:00- Future Projections
30:00- Hurdles Being Faced as We Shift Beliefs
35:00- Sign Off
This episode’s guest, Derek Woodske doesn’t recommend supplements for everybody, but believes almost everybody needs supplements. With the understanding that we can’t guarantee human performance, we can only aim to optimally potentiate it, he preaches that everything you consume should have a reason. And with the stressors on athletes not declining any time soon, Woodske shares with us his understanding of using supplements to enhance a training system.
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Her passion for change and helping our great nation evolve into a more equitable and inclusive atmosphere is evident in the episode. You can find her on all social media platforms as @ChinaJude.
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*this episode was recorded in Summer 2019
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Here we GO! In this episode Zach Even-Esh, and Brandon Lilly share there experiences, and stories from Sorinex Summer Strong 14. Brought to you by https://Sorinex.com Lots of inspiration and life lessons shared from this awesome experience. Please enjoy, share and leave a review :)
Thank you so much for listening. Please Share, and Rate with 5 Stars, as always "Stay strong, love yourself, and love everyone that you can. Be Legendary."
To say Maddog has had a successful coaching career is a massive understatement! Listen in to learn how he’s done it.
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This is Part 1, in a 2 Part series with Coach Even-Esh. Thank you for listening, and we can't wait to share the conclusion next week!!
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How it started…
Macfit360 began with a dream after playing Professional Basketball in Europe 2004. After seeing the economy going down and being fed up with travelling long hours to make a paycheck, Jimmy Mackey Decided to walk away from the game he loved.
After going from job to job, Jimmy finally went back to School and got an Advanced degree in Sports Management & Massage Therapy. He eventually landed in Temecula, California: a young man, with his family and with a drive and a new dream germinating.
This was the dream of something unique in the booming field of physical fitness: a studio built around programs that would combine personal training, sports performance, coaching, teaching and rehabilitation – a mind/body approach, a blend of Western and Eastern philosophies, a place where clients could not only reach their health and fitness potential but also be empowered to reach greatness in life.
This dream included people of all ages, shapes, sizes and motivations – elite athletes and weekend warriors, grandmothers and grandchildren, people suffering from chronic pain or stress and people seeking to avoid these chronic maladies, people wanting to lose weight, lower blood pressure or cholesterol and people simply wanting to look and feel better. This would be a special place – an energetic, motivating, positive environment.
MISSION STATEMENT.
MacFit360 exists for one reason, and that is to constantly challenge and lead our members to achieve the highest level of sustainable fitness you can reach.
MacFit360 has an obligation to our members to provide a safe environment and to help as many as we can to reach their goals and beyond.
MacFit360 is newest and largest fitness facility in the Bahamas.
MacFit360 also understands that there are many fitness choices in the area and that is why we are constantly improving and updating our facility for our members. While MacFit360 may be a fitness business, the thing most important to us is our members. We value our members and always strive to be the place where our members can come for an hour or two to work on your personal fitness.
MacFit360 wants to be your choice for fitness and to help add more quality to your life through fit
Thank you so much for listening. Please Rate 5 Stars, and Share!
As always, BE LEGENDARY
0:00- Intro
10:00- Proving Everyone Wrong/Finding Joy
20:00- Humble Teachings
30:00- Brotherhood
40:00- Learning from Those That Came Before You
50:00- Don't sneak in. Build value, and be asked.
1:00:00- Use Past Skills, for New Growth
1:10:00- Using Second Chances to Do Better
1:20:00- Spirit of Adaptation
1:30:00- Sign Off
I encourage you to discover more about their efforts of Behind the Whistle, and add to their efforts in whatever way you can! And, a big thanks to our episode sponsors, Sorinex and EliteForm.
0:00- Intro
10:00- "Sport Social Worker"
20:00- Involving Kids in the Learning/Teaching Process
30:00- SERVE Academy
33:00- Sign Off
Please Rate, 5 Stars, Leave a Comment, and Share! #belegendary
0:00- Intro
10:00- South African Culture/Perspective
20:00- Proving the "Blood Origins" Stance
30:00- Seeking Proof, Sharing Truth
40:00- Source: Local Perspective, Why Hunting Matters
50:00- The Diminishing Scale of Hunters, and How to Shift That
57:00- Sign Off
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0:00- Intro
10:00- Understanding How to Build Weight Room Efficiency
20:00- Going to the Limit, to Create a Vision
30:00- Science Meets Passion
40:00- The Next "50 Years" of Strength
50:00- Helping Clients Understand "Needs" vs. "Wants"- Foundations
54:00- Sign Off
Huge thanks to our episode sponsors, Sorinex and EliteForm as we go into another year of working together!
0:00- Intro
5:00- College Towns, and Student Life
10:00- Student Athletics
15:00- Ad Break
20:00- Program/Faith Based Development
25:00- Getting Student Athletes involved in the Community
30:00- Getting Students Athletes for Life after Sport
35:00- Conclusion/Goodbye
0:00- Intro
10:00- Hunter Recruitment Project, Genesis
20:00- Building a Wider Base for Hunter Understanding
30:00- Entering the World of BJJ
40:00- Community through Jiu Jitsu
50:00- The Struggle
1:00:00- Finding the Nugget
1:10:00- College Football
1:20:00- Outro
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0:00- Intro
10:00- Coding for Coaches to Implement
20:00- Path to Sports Scientist
30:00- Being Able to Provide "Real Time" Feedback
40:00-Taking the Chance to Ask for Coaching Connection
50:00- Outro
I encourage you to discover more about their efforts of Behind the Whistle, and add to their efforts in whatever way you can!
And a big thanks to our episode sponsors, Sorinex and EliteForm.
0:00- Introductions
10:00- Team Leadership
20:00- How To Get Coaches to Buy Into Mental Conditioning
30:00- 5 Levels of Leadership
40:00- Building Self Determined Athletes
50:00- Retraining The Automatic Response
1:00:00- Celebrate Victory with More Success
1:10:00- Anger Management Skill Development
1:15:00- Sign Off
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0:00- Introduction
10:00- Stress Induction-History, and Correction
20:00- The Advancement of UK Football/Athletics
30:00- Data Collection, Processing, and Adapting
40:00- Adaptation Reserves/Recovery
50:00- Where does Human Performance Ethics Draw the Line
60:00- Bloodwork, and Individual Health Awareness
1:02:00- Outro
As referenced in the episode, you can learn more about the Logan University Masters of Science in Sports Science and Rehabilitation.
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0:00- Intro
10:00- Chiropractics As A Career
20:00- Developing a Practice
26:10- Sponsor Break
30:00- Fascial Manipulation
40:00- The Impacts/Rewards of Traction
50:00- Friction within Medical Practice
1:00:00- Chiropractic Geared for Strength and Conditioning
1:10:00- Sign Off
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0:00- Intro
5:00- Volquartsens Evolution
10:00- Change/Growth Mindset
15:00- Accepting Ideas, Guiding New Adaptations
20:00- Accepting Who We Are, To Be More
25:00- Imposter Syndrome
30:00- Focus on What You're Good At
35:00- Hard Truths
40:00- Allowing Our Kids to be Individual
45:00- Hurdles w/2A Fight
50:00- Open Conversation for Tough Topics
55:00- We Are More Often Than Not Seeking the Same Solutions
1:00:00- Marketing/Education
1:05:00- Volquartsen Proficiency
1:10:00- Best, Period. Or "Best we can do".
1:15:00- Sign Off
0:00- Intro
5:00- Coaching to the Public
10:00- Run Towards the Fire
15:00- Life After Career of Competition
16:28- Ad Pause
20:00- Core Device
25:00- Building the Answers to Health
30:00- "Do Something About It"
33:00- Sign Off
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0:00- Intro
3:00- FitFighter™ Development
5:00- Making Training Translate to Work
8:00- Grip Impact on Total Strength
12:00- Tools that Make You Think
15:00- Sorinex Impact to the Idea
19:00- Health/Strength as the World Evolves
23:00- Diversity of Use- Create Imbalance
28:00- Vision for Solutions
34:00- Outro
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0:00- Intro
10:00- How We Perceive Outside Stress/Danger
20:00- Fight or Flight: Deciding Forward
30:00- You NEED Fear
40:00- Find the Outlets that Would Offer a Beautiful Death
50:00- The Stimulus That Gets Introduced Too Quickly
1:00:00- Applying SPEAR to Athletics
1:10:00- Training isn't Competition, Prepare Better
1:20:00- Coaches Don't Impose Your Limitations on Athletes
1:30:00- Sign Off
0:00- Intro
5:00- Tactical vs. Sport Athletes
10:00- What Are Strategies Used for Lack of Sleep in Tactical Athletes?
15:00- Being Able To Perform Under Pressure
20:00- Readiness, Regardless- Be Ready
25:00- Mandated Tools for Recovery
30:00- Brain Activation
35:00- Gross Motor/Fine Motor
40:00- Virtual Word Synaptics
45:00- Sponsor Break
50:00- THC/CBD Effects
55:00- What Is S&C Missing the Boat On?
1:00:00- Effort and Timing of When
1:05:00- Personality Assessments
1:10:00- AIQ in the Military
1:15:00- Conclusion
Dr. Sullivan takes us through the power of positive coaching. He explains how it’s NOT soft coaching, but rather a relationship industry involving the balance of science and art.
You can find more of Dr. Sullivan’s work in his book, Servant Leadership in Sport. Huge thank you to our podcast sponsors: Sorinex and EliteForm.
0:00- Intro to Dr. Greg Sullivan
2:30- Optimum Performance and Balance
4:00- Leading Coaches, Family, Life
6:30- What is "Positive Psychology", How Have We Been Wrong?
9:00- How did Wall Street help Coaching, Coaches?
13:00- Sponsor Break
14:00- Cut Throat Isn't Always Best
16:00- Zero Sum vs True Competition
18:00- Coaches are in the "Relationship Business"
22:00- Team/Organization Values, over Self
25:00- Connect the Dots
27:00- Earning Athlete Trust- Support meets Demand
28:00- Optimal Performance and Well Being Are Not Mutually Exclusive
30:00- Outro
0:00 Intro
4:00 Journey Into Strength and Conditioning
7:15 Facilitate Athlete Dreams
9:30 Pioneers of Strength and Conditioning
12:00 The Ricky Rack
15:00 Building Specifics for Success
18:00 Confined Training Spaces- Athletes Can't Hide
20:30 No TV in the Weight Room, Control the Volume, and Language
23:00 Make Success an Easy Decision
26:00 Make Balance More Difficult
30:00 Identify the Exercises that Help
32:30 Violence of Action, Speed
35:30 Tracking Down "Source Information"
40:00 Speed Fails First
43:30 Freakiest Athletic Expression
44:30 Phil Simms Work Ethic
51:00 Training for Go Time
53:00 Golden Age of Strength and Conditioning
55:30 Strength Coach Psychology
59:00 Changing Athletes, for a better life
1:05:00 Extract Excellence Daily
1:09:00 Call Me
1:10:00 Outro
Research 2 Reps is a Be Legendary Podcast series that is hosted by Pat Ivey (U. of Louisville), Javair Gillett (Houston Rockets), and Ted Lambrinides (NFL Sports Scientist). Together, with guest experts and coaches, they explore the current research and discuss how to best implement it at the rep-level for the most effective direct impact on athletes. Join them each month as they dive into a topic, complete with research articles to reference.
Dr./Coach Josh “Nellie” Nelson is the Assistant AD of Applied Health & Performance Science at Penn State University. He is leading from the front by maximizing performance through extensive data driven research. His unique and unattached role within the department of athletics allows his staff to educate athletes, coaches, and administration like never before. Dr. Nelson and his team also aim to build vital relationships, trust, and collaboration within the organization.
This episode is made possible by our sponsors, Sorinex and EliteForm.
0:00-Intro
3:30- Education Leads to Coaching
6:00- Bringing People Together to Further the University and Sport
8:00- Dr. Nelson's Journey into the "Organization" of College Football
12:00- Ring Pat Ivey's Bell
14:00- Using Data to Lead, Teach, and Grow
18:00- Removing Opinion, Unless its Data Formed Opinion
20:30- Psychology in Sport Environments
29:00- Human Performance and Sport Coaching-Unity
33:00- Building Athlete Trust
39:00- Developing Full Spectrum Athletes as Humans
43:15- Ad Break
44:00- Implementing HP Suggestions, in an Old School Environment
49:30- Helping Sport Coaches Visualize and Understand Science
55:00- Letting Sport Coaches Lead the Human Performance Dept. to The Goal Line of Success
58:00- Acclimatizing and Considerations for Return to Sport, Post Covid-19/Lockdown
1:03:00- Listen, Learn, Lead
1:07:00- Being Adaptable as a Leader
1:10:00- Conclusion
00:00- Intro
2:00-Hank's Bear
8:00-Excitement that Comes w/Success
12:00-Using the Gym as a Catalyst
24:00-The Journey into Knifemaking
28:00-Becoming a "Journeyman" at 15 years Old
33:00-Master Bladesmith at 19 years Old
38:00-Reinvention after Disaster
43:00-Damascus and High End Design
45:00-Samurai Blades
47:00-Best Damascus at Blade Show
50:00-How it Feels to Make Blades for Art, and For Use
55:00-Evolving and Building Montana Knife Co.
1:00:00-Launching a Production Blade
1:10:00-Traveling the World for Knives
1:18:00-Brotherhood-Sorinex
1:25:00-Social Media and The Struggle
1:27:00-Kids Responsibility
1:35:00-Outro
Announcing the release of Dr. Pat Ivey's Mental Conditioning course. In this episode, Pat sits down with Mackenzie to review how the course came to be, who it's for, and what you'll learn. Realizing that he had been taught the wrong ideas about the mental part of sport, Pat set out to get it right. That meant going as far as getting a doctorate in sport psychology, by studying elite athletes, and using research to help not only athletes but anyone looking to improve their mental game. Get on the waitlist for the course to get all the details. And a huge thanks to the podcast sponsors, Sorinex and EliteForm, who make this all possible.
Bert Sorin sits down with Dr. Buhler, Dr. Parker, and Dr. Neff of the Buhler Amit Institute. Bert was in Utah for a business trip, and while there sought treatment from the AMIT Institute Staff Team. To say he was impressed was an understatement. In this episode, they discuss pain, injury as a process, and how injuries leave a lasting "imprint" on the body. They also speak on the mechanisms of natural healing, how we can heal better, and repairing old injury patterns that limit true recovery. Give us 5 Stars, Comment, and Share! Be Legendary!
*As a woman who seems to be doing it all (athlete, veteran, firefighter, entrepreneur, mom, wife, and more), Sarah Apgar was a perfect guest for this special September 11th tribute episode. Her passion for helping train first responders comes through as soon as she begins talking about FitFighter - the steel fire hose training tool she invented and built a company around. If there ever was an example of someone who’s on their way to being legendary, Sarah Apgar is a model for all of us to level up.
This episode was made possible by our podcast sponsors Sorinex and EliteForm.*
Research 2 Reps is a Be Legendary Podcast series that is hosted by Pat Ivey (U. of Louisville), Javair Gillett (Houston Rockets), and Ted Lambrinides (NFL Sports Scientist). Together, with guest experts and coaches, they explore the current research and discuss how to best implement it at the rep-level for the most effective direct impact on athletes. Join them each month as they dive into a topic, complete with research articles to reference.
Dr. Coach Rick McGuire, one of the most prolific sports psychologists of our time takes us through the most notable sport psychology names and research of the last century. His expertise in the field not only lets him explain each contributor’s significance, but he’s able to tie them all together for the best practices of coaching. The lessons Coach McGuire teaches us in this episode are not only applicable to sport, but also to life.
This episode is made possible by our sponsors, Sorinex and EliteForm.
This week's guest is Sorinex Strength Coach, Bill Gillespie. This is a deep-dive discussion on Bill's chase for the all-time Multiply Bench Press World Record. Also, we talk about how he keeps progressing his strength into his 60's while empowering and uplifting others along the way.
Please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating. Comments and shares are awesome too! Be Legendary!
In this episode, Dr. Pat Ivey sits down with Eliteform's CEO Skip Cronin. What began as a project for Nebraska football has been built into a sports science company with an athlete (and people) centered approach. EliteForm is a velocity based training sports science company that believes the more well-quantified information you can have on any given performance, the better choices you can make in terms of the next step in your progression. By making existing science better, actionable, and more applicable, EliteForm prides itself on contributing to the betterment of the overall athlete experience.
You can find them at eliteform.com or on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Episode sponsored by Sorinex and EliteForm.
We are excited to announce Dr. Pat Ivey will be a host on the Be Legendary Podcast. Dr. Ivey has been a important figure in the #boscobrotherhood and has been a longtime friend and supporter of us at Sorinex.He has continued to bring value and education to the strength and conditioning community through his career and by hosting his own podcasts, Beyond Sets & Reps/Research to Reps. We would like to continue to support Dr. Ivey the same way he has supported us over the years by making him a host. Pat has podcasted with some of the biggest names in strength and conditioning and will be a huge addition to the Be Legendary Podcast presented by Sorinex.
He has worked in the world of Human Performance through such companies as Onnit and True Coach. He not only has a passion for coaching, brand development, and networking. Through hard work, passion, and some fortunate encounters Sam has navigated the fitness industry in very unique ways, but at each crossroads, he's elevated himself. PLEASE LIKE, COMMENT, and SHARE! 5 Stars!
0:00-Intro
2:30-How Sam Found The Fitness Industry
9:00-Hard Lessons, and Wake Boarding
14:30-Being Good at Being Busy, and Being Off
18:30-Intro to Onnit, John Wolf
25:00- Realizing the Dream of MLB Athletes
37:00-Connect the Dots of Failure
41:15-You Are Your Network, How Strong is It
49:00-Translating Life in Truth Through Social Media
54:00-Have Options, Take Time
1:03:00-Own Your Talents
1:11:00-Be A Valuable Resource-FOR ALL
1:19:00-Trust Your Gut
1:25:00-Outro- #belegendary
Bert Sorin sits down with, Ret. Navy SEAL, and N.Y. Times Best Selling Author Jack Carr. In this episode Jack shares his childhood experiences that shaped his military career, the military career that shaped his life as an author, and we take a good look at what makes him tick. Make sure to check out his series of books, "The Terminal List", "True Believer", and "Savage Son", visit his website at www.officialjackcarr.com, IG, Twitter, and Facebook @JackCarrUSA
0:00- Intro
5:00- Introduction to Life in the Military/SEALs
8:00- Generational Service
10:30- Global Powers
15:30- "Frogmen" and Football
20:00- Fitness after BUDS
27:00- Mindset/Raised Right
31:00- Martial Arts
36:30- Antagonists
45:30- War Movies
1:00:00- How We Were Raised/Raising Kids
1:09:45- HAM Radio
1:23:30- Character Development/Book Writing
1:33:00- Athlete/Veteran Similarities
1:40:00- Jack's Website, Social Media
1:42:00- Outro
In this episode, Sorinex's own Trey Zepeda sits down with one of his mentors, friends, and coaching legend, Donnie Maib.
Coach Maib is in his 23rd year of coaching and has been the Head Coach for Athletic Performance for Olympic Sports since 2011. Maib oversees all aspects of athletic performance efforts for all sports at the University of Texas with the exception of Men’s/Women’s Basketball and Football. He directly works with women’s volleyball and men’s tennis.
This episode digs into culture building, adapting as our athletes, and the times evolve. Staying true to the craft, honoring commitments, and improving the self, by tirelessly uplifting those around us. 00:00- Intro 4:00- Finding the Weightroom 7:10- Young Coaches Path Today 13:00- Maib Gets His Chance 16:30- Be Patient 22:00- How Was Training Done Before I Got Here 25:30- Going To Texas 29:45- Rocky Transitions 35:00- Lessons Learned 43:00- Athlete Relationship Building/Navigation 48:00- Automobile University- Up Your Knowledge 52:00- Family First 57:00- Monk Self 1:04:30- 3-5 Year Windows 1:10:30- What Are Pitfalls for New Coaches? 1:16:00- Texas Athletic Performance 1:27:30- Sign Off, and Contact Info
On this Episode of the "Be Legendary Podcast" by Sorinex, Brandon Lilly sits down with Phoenix Suns Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Cory Schlesinger. They discuss training through lockdown, the "Bubble" environment in Orlando for the NBA this season, as well as Cory's vision of making coaches, and athletes better, by removing old standards, and exploring new "corners" for development. Please give us 5 Stars, Leave a Comment, and Share!
Show Notes
0:00- Intro
2:30- Why the Kettlebell?
4:30- Getting Athletes Excited
8:00- Pushing Athletes to New Growth
11:15- Why the Status Quo?
15:30- Spinal Movement
19:00- Breaking down the self as an athlete
24:00- Upgrade your "Crayon Box"
26:30- Managing "The Bubble" in Orlando
33:30- Get Out of the Weight Room
35:30- Don't Train Weightlifters, Train Athletes
41:00- Managing Super Athletes through Metrics
44:00- Unique Movements for Players Progression
51:30- Tracking Data for Yourself via Tools
55:00- Idea Exchange via Work Experience
1:01:30- Mentors
1:07:30- Remove Brands of Thought
1:12:30- Training with Staff in the Bubble
1:17:00-Outro
Sorinex's Bert Sorin sits down with Pro Archer and creator of Nock On Archery, John Dudley. Bert and John discuss their athletic pasts, and how being physically cultured not only allowed them to excel in their sports but also in archery/hunting.
This weeks guest on the Be Legendary podcast by Sorinex, Tripp Smith, is a purebred strength and conditioning coach. Son of the legendary Chip Smith, he has followed in his fathers footsteps to become one of the best in our field. With a clientele that lists athletes from various professional sports, Tripp has turned his vision into a coaching system that emphasizes the relationship first, life second, and training third.
Tripp takes us through a discussion on how relationship building, and the hpeople that surround you, are the key to a functional and successful model.
00:00-Intro
01:30-Family
03:45-Efficiency
8:00-Setting the Example/Influence
9:45- Man in the Mirror
13:00-Set the Example
15:30-Athletic Journey
18:10- Letting go of Old Beliefs
20:30-Fathers Footsteps
21:30-Russian Influence- Vekhoshansky
22:30-Test Subjects
24:30-Shool Days
27:30-All Your Might
31:00- Love As A Coaching Concept
35:00-Coaching in the Private Sector
38:30-Player/Coach/Team
42:30-Injury Rates of Athletes Post Covid
49:30-You Can't Hide Strength
52:00-Application of Russian Methods
54:30-How Coaching Juniors Can Be Too Late
58:00-Sign Off
Sorinex's Trey Zepeda sits down as coach, with his former athlete, NCAA Champion, a two-time World Outdoor Champion, a member of the United States 2008 Olympic team, earning a Silver for the US, at the 2012 games in London.
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In EP. #90, Sorinex's Brandon Lilly and Harvey Martin discuss a wide range of topics. Baseball, meditation, breathing, hot/cold work, all in an effort to understand the "self" and become better humans as a result. This episode peels back some of the truth that athletes, soldiers, and every day individuals face when they have an "identity transition" and their life thereafter.
We also touch on the topic of Mental Health, and as a community, Sorinex is committed to helping coaches, and athletes connect with leaders, counselors, and resources that can help in times of stress or crisis. None of us are in this alone, and together we can all benefit from the open discussion of healing no matter the trauma. If you or a loved one is facing mental health issues please do not hesitate to contact myself Brandon@sorinex.com or Sorinex and we will help get you connected with someone that can help. BE LEGENDARY
In Episode #89, Sorinex's Trey Zepeda speaks with Dylan Frittelli, a former athlete under Trey's coaching at the University of Texas. This discussion covers leadership, discipline, and a championship mindset for victory, as well as overcoming. Take this unique opportunity to listen to an athlete translate a coach's impact on their progression as an athlete, and ascension as a human. As always, enjoy, and BE LEGENDARY.
Sorinex's Trey Zepeda sits down with Logan Gonzales. Logan is a 9 year Naval Special Operator in U.S. Navy. Logan previously attended the University of Texas-Austin and was coached by Trey while on the UT Track & Field Team while earning All-American and Big 12 honors.
Sorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with Mike Beech. Mike is a Highland Games Athlete. In 2016 he won the U.S. Highland Games Lightweight National Championship, and in 2019 he won a Master's World Championship. Brandon and Mike dive deep into the future of Highland Games and what it will take for it to become mainstream.
Sorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with his coach Terence Mitchell. Terence is a strength coach that focuses not only on the body but on the mind as well. They talk about how Brandon's training has progressed, where Terence derives his coaching approach, and how to train in a purposeful manner.
Sorinex's Trey Zepeda sits down with Olympic Athlete and Gold Medal Winner Ryan Crouser. They discuss Ryans past, his 2016 Olympic Medal, and the current state of athletics/training in this uncertain time.
Sorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with Author, Survivalist, and Bushcraft expert Kevin Estela. Kevin's unique blend of survival skills, physicality, and educational experience make him an extremely well rounded educator and athlete.
Sorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with Director of Operations, Chris Lane, of Boombox Academy. Brandon and Chris discuss training, life, and Chris' unique/multifaceted approach to S&C and creating the complete athlete.
Sorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with Green Beret medic, combat wounded double amputee, and mental health advocate; Justin Lascek. They talk about Justin's history with training/programming, his transition into the military, and his views on mental health from the perspective of a soldier.
This week Sorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with Shelton Stevens. Shelton is currently a human performance specialist for The United States Army Special Operations Command. Shelton and his wife Stacie founded 13 Bar Performance a company that informs, educates, and provides all things human performance for the tactical and sporting world. Prior to the Special Ops Command and 13 Bar Performance, Shelton was in the collegiate strength ranks making stops at Florida State, LSU, and Southern Mississippi to name a few.
Sorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with CEO/President Bert Sorin to discuss the launch of the OFF GRID™ Rack. They speak on the design process, the donation model, and the rollout of a system that is considered a wartime solution.
Sorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with Todd Barbour, Assistant Director of Athletics, Strength and Conditioning at Washington State University. They discuss the impact of COVID19 on S&C, why Todd choose the avenue he did within the profession, and what it means to be a "Legendary" coach and person.
Podcast at HQ featuring Sorinex's Solution Specialists/Educators.
Bert Sorin - President, CEO Sorinex / SEC Track & Field Champion / Olympic Trials Athlete
Bill Gillespie - Sorinex Strength Coach, World Record Powerlifter, Holds the current Bench Press World Record, Former 40 year NFL/ NCAA Strength Coach
Dan McKim - Sorinex Midwest Solutions Specialist / 2x Highland Games World Champion
Brandon Lilly - Sorinex Educator / 2x World Champion Powerlifter / Innovator of the CUBE Method
Trey Zepeda - Sorinex Texas Solutions Specialist / 14 year U. of Texas Olympic Strength Coach / Trained Multiple Olympians
On this week's episode, Sorinex's Brandon Lilly is joined by Dr. Bryan Mann. Dr. Mann is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences at the University of Miami. Brandon and Dr. Mann talk about a wide range of topics including velocity based training, powerlifting careers, and interests outside of the weight room.
Sorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down this week with Michael Hill. Michael is the Associate Athletics Director of Sports Performance and oversees 29 different sports with a specialization in basketball at Georgetown University. A native of Fort Dodge, Iowa, he has been with the Georgetown University athletics department since 2004. In May 2017 Hill was recognized as a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach (MSCC) by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa), which is the highest honor a strength coach can achieve. In 2014 the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) named Hill one of the top four collegiate strength and conditioning coaches in the country.
Sorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with Rachel Balkovec, a hitting coach for the New York Yankees. Rachel and Brandon discuss her extensive background in human performance, her outlook on life/coaching, and what it is like to be the first full-time female hitting coach hired by a big-league team.
Sorinex's Brandon Lilly travels to Florida to sit down with Phil Daru. Phil is a Performance Coach at the widely regarded American Top Team MMA (ATT) in Coconut Creek, FL. ATT has produced fighters such as Robbie Lawler, Tyron Woodley, and Jorge Masvidal. Coach Daru has most recently won the 2019 MMA Coach of the Year in Florida. Phil is a 10+ year MMA S&C Coach Veteran as well as an online coach. He produces weekly instructional content on his social platforms including Darustrong.com.
Sorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with coach, programming director, and artist Michael Hulcher of Gym Jones. The two discuss their athletic experiences, training methodologies, coaching tactics, and motivations behind what they do.
Brandon Lilly sits down with Derek Woodske to recap WinterStrong 2. WinterStrong 2 is an event that Sorinex Outdoors hosts to introduce the high-performance community to the outdoors.
Robin’s coaching philosophy is every athlete is unique therefore every athlete needs to be coached in a way that is suitable for them; meeting each athlete where they are currently not where they want to be, allows for long-term success. Robin works with athletes who want to get better and grow as individuals through the coaching process. Robin provides structure and direction through her training prescription that not only enhances performance but educates the athletes on the why behind the training to help them reach their full potential. "I designed the MTN LAB to be a resource for local/remote athletes who want more than just a workout." Robin's experience is also supported by her ongoing education holding a Masters Degree in Sports Conditioning and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the national strength and conditioning association.
Ray is the owner of Zingler Strength & Conditioning, LLC and is recognized as a Certified Physical Preparation Specialist, one of the industry's leading certifications endorsed by world-renowned performance coaches Joe DeFranco of DeFranco's Gym and Jim Smith of Diesel Strength & Conditioning. Ray has been serving the North Metro Atlanta area since 2009. His blue-collar, nothing fancy, just consistency and hard work approach to research-based training has allowed him to serve his wide range of clientele. From middle school, high school, and college athletes to business professionals, military personnel, and busy moms, Ray has proven himself in the field of strength.
SummerStrong 12 Throwback Presentation by Derek Woodske. Derek is a long-time strength coach serving the NCAA and NFL. He was also a 4x All-American and an 8x Canadian national champion in track and field. Derek is also the host of the popular strength and conditioning podcast EcoBolic Radio.
SummerStrong 12 Throwback Presentation by Kaz Kazadi & Dr. Pat Ivey. Kaz is the Assistant A.D. for Human Performance at SMU while Dr. Pat Ivey is the Associate AD/Student-Athlete Health & Performance at the U. of Louisville. Kaz talks about his childhood and immigration into the US and how it shaped his coaching philosophy. Dr. Ivey talks about how he met Kaz and how their friendship began and continued through the years.
SummerStrong 12 Throwback presentation by Maj. Donald “Donny” Bigham. Maj. Bigham talks about the trials and tribulations he faced when implementing a new standard of fitness (ACFT) in the U.S. Army, along with stories of deployments oversees.
SummerStrong 12 Throwback presentation by Coach Megan Young. Coach Young tells the story of her diagnosis/battle with leukemia, how that has shaped her outlook as a person/coach, and how others can support those going through the battle with cancer.
After 30+ years of coaching, the legendary Bill Gillespie has officially joined the Sorinex team. As a Sorinex Strength Coach, Bill’s primary role will be to support our community with the knowledge and education he has gained in his 3+ decades of experience creating some of the strongest athletes in the world. Listen as Sorinex's Bert Sorin and Brandon Lilly discuss Bill's history in strength and talk about upcoming projects.
Sorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with Jana Waller. Jana is a world renowned hunter, writer, artist, conservationist, and the host of her own show Skull Bound TV. Brandon and Jana talk about the emotion and preparation that goes behind hunting, and how that has helped shape, change, and even heal their lives today.
SummerStrong 12 Presentation Throwback Episode. Neil is a knife maker from Hawaii who has used his creativity and skill to make a name for himself. Picking up this trade later in life, he was considered an underdog when competing on the show “Forged in Fire”, but then shocked everyone by winning the competition. While he is an electrician by trade, his great-grandfather was a blacksmith in Hilo. Neil expresses his art in the products he makes.
Sorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down this week with Jeff Sobol @coach_swolebol. Jeff is the Head of Strength and Conditioning for Football at Kent State University in Kent, OH. Jeff talks about a wide range of topics from student-athletes and social media to his mentorship with Sean Edinger at Syracuse University.
Sorinex's Brandon Lilly takes the podcast mobile and travels to "The Sorinex Tactical Farm" to podcast and catch up with Tony Sentmanat. Tony is a Marine Corps veteran and former SWAT Operator from Miami, Florida. He’s known for his exceptional real-life combat knowledge and expertise, along with extensive experience in nutrition, weight training, and mixed martial arts. Tony is also a consulting business owner, where he teaches combat, fitness, and lifestyle advice.