The HopSquad Show: Recent Episodes
Isaac Vazquez
🦘Caught up with Keinan Briggs for the 1st episode of SZN 2 of The HopSquad Show! Coach Briggs always brings the 💎’s! Really interesting topics ranging from college recruiting to World Athletics Ranking system. It’s a good one, enjoy!
Had the pleasure of hearing Jeremy Fischer's coaching story. He is a serious student of the sport of track and field, and has rubbed shoulders with some of athletic's best coaches across the world. This is a packed hour-long interview, so enjoy!
Was able to talk jumps and life with Keinan Briggs on episode 7. He is the REAL DEAL! He helps athletes of all ages Lead, Elevate, Achieve, and Prevail, on the track and in life. The man is a national treasure. Enjoy!
Spent some time chatting with Coach Aaron Gadson aka @youngjumps and talked about his journey becoming a coach, tips for a better hop phase, and his experience coaching at the Tokyo 2020(21) Olympics. Enjoy!
Sat down with Coach Brian Brillon and talked about owning your runway, the importance of the mind, and keeping things simple. Enjoy!
Sat down with Coach Nick Kohl of Wartburg College, and talked about his 19 years of experience coaching the horizontal jumps. The highs, the lows, and the in-betweens. We talked about the important stuff like the importance of speed at the board, tayloring training to each individual athlete, and how the Chrysler Town & Country is the best rental vehicle ever made. All of that in this short 2 hour interview. ;)
Talked jumps with the legend, Kenny Harrison. We talked about being a true student of the sport, the importance of being an athlete first then doing your event or sport, and of course his experiences at the Goodwill Games, World Championships, and the Olympics. It’s 2.5 hours packed full of stories, insights, and wisdom from one of the sport’s greatest athletes to ever step on the runway.
Chatted with Nigerian Triple Jumper, Olu Olamigoke. We talked about his experience at the 2016 Rio Olympics, how patience is key, and turning disadvantages into advantages.
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Caroline & Taylor Ehrhardt. We talked horizontal jumps, injuries, mindset, and the beauty of track and field.