Powering Performance: Recent Episodes
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The podcast powered by performance. Join the most well respected coaches & trainers in the industry to take a deep dive into what makes their organization great.
We are joined by Megan Young, formerly the High Performance Director at the Chicago Red Stars and currently a Performance Coach at the Seattle Sounders.
We are joined by Jay Dawes, Tune the 2021 NCAA tactical practitioner of the year and Associate Professor of Applied Exercise Science at Oklahoma State. Tune in to hear more about the research Jay is doing in Strength and Conditioning and how it relates to both tactical athletes and Public Health communities.
We are joined by Kosta Telegadas, Strength Conditioning Specialist at Langley Air Force Base. Tune in to hear about the different training protocols used to prepare pilots and how these approaches differ from training for ground soldiers.
In this episode of Powering Performance, we are joined by Mick Stierli. Tune in to our discussion with Mick on establishing a strength and conditioning program and tools for growing as a coach.
We are joined by Pat Woodcock, owner of Elite Performance Academy in Ottawa, Canada. Tune in to hear more about how Pat grew his business, how he pivoted during Covid and evolved his clientele.
We are joined by Hunter Schurrer, the owner of the Performance Syndicate, a strength coach with US Special Operations Command, and a podcast host himself with Pots, Pints, and PRs. Tune in to Hunter and Ryan's discussion on strength and conditioning in the tactical setting and how it has evolved.
In this episode of Powering Performance, we are joined by Adam Ringler, Assistant Director of Sports Performance at the University of Colorado Boulder. Tune in to hear more on how Adam uses technology in the weight room, how to maximize the use of these tools, and helpful tips for deciding what tech to bring in.
In this episode of Powering Performance, we are joined by Adam Virgile, Sports Science Coordinator and Ph.D. candidate at the University of Vermont. Tune in to hear Adam and our host Ryan Carroll discuss collecting repeatable and useful data through KPIs, the evolving role of Sports Scientist, and how to use data to drive decision-making.
For our 50th episode of Powering Performance, we are joined by Natasha Wilson, Founder, and Creator of Hockey Performance and Recovery. Tune in to hear how Natasha helps hockey players recovery from various injuries, creates player buy-in, and the importance of mental health in the recovery process.
In this week's episode of Powering Performance, we are joined by Clive Brewer, Human Performance Specialist. Tune in to learn about Human Performance Management and to hear conversations on the relationship between Sport Science and data analytics.
In this week's episode of Powering Performance, we are joined by Nate Palin, Director of Education at FitOps. Tune in to hear about the work Nate is doing at FitOps, discussion on the ACFT, and the future of S&C in tactical.
In this week's episode of Powering Performance, we are joined by Dr. Sara Erdner, Assistant Professor of Coaching and Coordinator of the Master of Science in Coaching degree at Adams State University. Tune in to hear about her book Dear Coach and mental performance tips for both athlete-coach relationships and career development.
In this week's episode of Powering Performance, we are joined by Dr. Aaron Horschig owner and founder of Squat University. Tune in to hear about how Physical Therapy and Strength and Conditioning complement each other, movements Aaron uses for assessing athletes, and his new book.
In this week's episode of Powering Performance, we are joined by Mike Gattone, High-Performance Director of USA Weightlifting. Tune in to hear about tools and tips from Mike for strength coaches to incorporate for well-rounded training.
We are joined by Lorne Goldenberg, Veteran Strength and Conditioning Coach with 30 years in the NHL, and experience working with athletes in the NFL, and CFL. Tune in to hear about how Lorne has seen athlete mindset change, how he believes the use of the internet has changed Strength and Conditioning, and his training philosophy for aerobic and anaerobic training.
In this week's episode of Powering Performance, we are joined by Dr. Greg Haff, Course Coordinator for the Masters of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning) at Edith Cowan University. Tune in to hear about Greg's presentation at the NSCA's periodization conference, his idea of emphasis periodization and how he sees Strength and Conditioning evolving.
In this week's episode of Powering Performance, we are joined by Shannon and Hamish MacLachlan of TrainHer. Tune in to learn about how TrainHer approaches training female soldiers ranging from specific training focuses to tracking mensural cycles to improve overall performance and help these athletes reach their goals.
In this week's episode of Powering Performance, we are joined by Mike Potenza, Strength and Conditioning Coach for the San Jose Sharks. Tune in to hear about the adjustments to training Mike made in lieu of COVID-19, how he tailors training based on gameplay philosophy, and how the Strength Coach role is evolving in the NHL.
In this week's episode of Powering Performance, we are joined by Shelton Stevens, Owner of 13 Bar Performance and Human Performance Specialist at USASOC. Tune in for some great tips on establishing an online training business using Bridge and Shelton's approach to training athletes both in-person and remotely.
In this week's episode of Powering Performance, we are joined by Dr.Matthew Zanis, movement expert, and owner of Rooted in MVMNT. Tune in to learn about how the foot can impact performance and how Dr. Zanis is able to look at feet in connection with injuries.
In this week's episode of Powering Performance, we are joined by Mike Curtis, Head Strength and Conditioning coach for The University of Virginia Men's Basketball. Tune in to learn about how Mike uses data to drive decision making and how he gets the athletes involved in the process.
In this week's episode of Powering Performance, we are joined by Drake Berberet director of sport science at Hawkin Dynamics, owner of Strength to Speed, and the owner of ER Fitness. Tune in to hear about making metrics trainable, creating reports using force plates, and the Coaches Vs. COVID-19 project.
In this week's episode of Powering Performance, we are joined by Lala Duncan, Head Trainer at Dogpound NYC. Lala shares her journey from fashion to training, how she getting more females involved in strength and conditioning, and how she is navigating remote coaching.
In this week's episode of Powering Performance, we are joined by Andrew Stuart, Head Strength and conditioning coach at US Speed Skating. Andrew shares with us making the transition from athlete to coach and some of his training strategies that are leading to improved performance for the athletes he works with.
In this week's episode of Powering Performance, we are joined by Daniel Jahn, Owner and Director of Training and Education at Maximum Sport Conditioning. Tune in to our conversation with Daniel to hear about how current social events have effected Strength and Conditioning, some projects he is working on, and tips to better communicate openly with your athletes.
In our latest episode of Powering Performance, we are joined by Steve Gisselman, Sport Science Consultant for VX Sport. Tune in to hear about the growing relationship between sports science and strength and conditioning, how coaches can continue to expand their skill set, and technology in sport.
In our latest episode of Powering Performance, we are joined by Rob Skinner, Senior Sports Dietician at the United States Olympic Committee. Tune in to hear Rob share some insight on how he approaches training different types of athletes and some tips for educating athletes on diet.
In our latest episode of Powering Performance, we are joined by Eric McMahon, Coaching Program Manager at the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Tune in to hear Eric speak about growing the Sports Science Program in the NSCA, helping schools transition back to training, and how technology has helped coaching evolve.
In our latest episode of Powering Performance, we are joined by Dan Perlmutter, Associate Director of Sports Performance and Head Olympic Sports Performance coach at Duke University. Tune in to hear how Dan facilitates working relationships between sport coaches, how Duke is preparing to have athletes return to training in the fall, and Duke's philosophy for mental training performance.
In our latest episode of Powering Performance, we are joined by Bill Burniston, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Carolina Hurricanes. Tune in to hear about how the Hurricane's staff creates strong relationships throughout the organization, their training philosophy which has resulted in them being the least injured team in the NHL, and how they incorporate data into their training.
In our latest episode of Powering Performance, we are joined by Molly Binetti, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the University of South Carolina Women's Basketball. Tune in to hear about creating an athlete-centric environment, establishing athlete accountability, and some advice for other female strength coaches.
In our latest episode of Powering Performance, we are joined by Nick Lambe, the online sleep coach. Tune in to hear about the importance of sleep for a healthy lifestyle, the correlation between sleep and training, and how to coach on the significance of sleep.
In our latest episode of Powering Performance, we are joined by Dr. Erik Korem, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete High Performance at William and Mary. Tune in to hear about how Korem is integrating data modeling in training programs, creating cross-department collaboration at William and Mary as well as some tips on how to better brand yourself.
In our latest episode of Powering Performance, we are joined by Max Lankheit, Head of Development Performance for the Seattle Sounders, the current MLS Champions. Tune in to hear about how the Sounders are adapting to remote training, implementing technology into their workflow, and how Lankheit is keeping athletes motivated during this shutdown.
In our latest episode of Powering Performance, we are joined by Trey Free, Assessment and Selection Specialist. As an Assessment and Selection Specialist Free needs to ensure the operators he is bringing in to his organization will mesh well together. Tune in to hear some tips on establishing a culture, identifying leadership, and how Free is assessing athletes and staff to create a cohesive group.
Michael Sharf, BridgeAthletic Co-Founder and CEO, is joined by Mike Blasquez, the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Performance at the University of California at Berkeley, to discuss how athletes and performance staff are making transitions to continue to train during these uncertain times. Tune in to hear their conversation around keeping a positive mindset, how athletes can continue to improve while training at home and some ideas for the future of sports post COVID-19.
In a special edition episode of Powering Performance, we are joined by Rachel Cosgrove of Results Fitness. Tune in to hear about how Results Fitness is responding to gym closure in light of COVID-19 and tips to keep clients motivated while training remote.
In our tenth episode of season 2, we sat down with 2020 NSCA practitioner of the year Joel Raether, of Fast Performance. Raether shares with us his experience as a Strength Coach and making the transition to opening a Premier Facility, Fast Performance, and how his team is responding to closures due to COVID-19.
In our ninth episode of season 2, we sat down with Dr. Pat Ivey, Associate Athletic Director of Student-Athlete Health and Performance at the University of Louisville.
Tune in to learn about creating a cross-functional collaborative performance staffand how to best motivate your athletes.
In our eighth episode of season 2, we sat down with Strength and Conditioning Coach at Firesqfitness, Annette Zapp.
Tune in to hear about her journey as a firefighter lieutenant and about her training methodology for coaching firefighters.
In our seventh episode of season 2, we sat down with EXOS Performance Director at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, Jenny Noiles.
Tune in to hear about Noiles' rehab protocols, training methodology and how she creates a collaborative training environment.
In our sixth episode of season 2, we sat down with former tactical and collegiate strength and conditioning coach and current Director of Tactical and Elite Sport at BridgeAthletic, Rob Hartman.
Tune in to hear Harman's experience training tactical and collegiate athletes, the similarities and differences he discovered and the adjustments he needed to make to best communicate with his athletes.
In our fifth episode of season 2, we sat down with 2x Olympian, Bronze Medalist, and the 3rd Nationally Ranked Female Fencer in the US, Dagmara Wozniak.
Tune in to hear about the importance of mental wellness in sport, holistic training methods, Dagmara's experience with injury resulting in her leaving the World Championship, and her current journey back to full strength for the 2020 Olympics.
In our fourth episode of this new season, we sat down with concurrent training expert, former swimmer, and professor at Tacoma College, Trever Gray.
Tune in to hear how Trever's leveraging these innovative protocols across his training and teaching. Whether you're a trainer, manager, or strength coach, get ready to explore a new method of training, intensity, and most importantly recovery.
In our third episode of this new season, we sat down with heart rate variability expert, former swimmer, and professor at Tacoma College, Trever Gray.
Tune in to hear how Trever's leveraging these innovative protocols across his training and teaching. Whether you're a trainer, manager, or strength coach, get ready to explore a new method of training, intensity, and most importantly recovery.
Welcome back for season 2 of Powering Performance! In our second episode of this new season, we sat down with Senior Director & Business Unit Manager of the Studio Standalone Division at Gold’s Gym, Tory Hale. Tune in to hear how Tory's redefining the "out of the box" gym experience. Whether you're a trainer, manager, or strength coach, you're in for some very unique insights and tips.
Sit down with former Tactical Performance Specialist and elite strength and conditioning coach, Ryan Carroll. While still coaching, Ryan’s now joined BridgeAthletic to serve as Director of Elite Sport and Tactical. Tune in to hear more about Ryan's first hand experience coaching some of the most well trained athletes in the world.
In episode 11 of Powering Performance, we sat down with the Buffalo Sabres' Head of Strength and Conditioning, Dr. Ed Gannon. Get ready to dive into the unique aspects of training athletes across two of the most physically demanding sports out there. We'll hear how Ed prepares for the grueling in-season challenges as well as how he helps players wind down and re-charge post-season. Subscribe now and check out a few key highlights below.
In episode 10 of Powering Performance, we sat down with EXOS' Director of Continuous Improvement, Stefan Underwood and BridgeAthletic CTO, Dr. Fadi Zoghzoghy. During the episode, we dive into the Bridge+EXOS partnership, consider how to evaluate performance technology, and get some valuable insight into the evolving fitness industry and where we're headed from here.
In episode 9 of Powering Performance, we sat down with Evan VanBecelaere, University of Oregon's Director of Performance for Men's Basketball to hear his journey from the NBA to Oregon and how his experiences drive his methodology today.
Get ready to dive into the research behind power-knowledge that drives our daily interactions in this episode of Powering Performance.
In our eighth episode of Powering Performance, we sat down with Dr. Brian Gearity, coach, professor, 3x author to hear how we can improve our coach/athlete relationship by examining the interactions and relationships that impact our athletes and their progress.
In our seventh episode of Powering Performance, we sat down with the founders of Sailing Performance Training, Fred Strammer & Mike Kuschner. Together they’re training professionals to novices remotely, making them amongst the most innovative coaches and athletes across the industry.
In our sixth episode of Powering Performance, we sat down with Associate Athletic Director of Sports Performance at University of Arizona, Jim Krumpos. As a Masters Coach, Jim has what it takes to mold the bodies and minds of any athlete to make him or her perform faster, stronger and longer.
In our fifth episode, we caught up with Stefan Underwood and Jon Barlow from EXOS. Stefan is the Director of Continuous Improvement and Jon oversees the Pro and Elite Sports at EXOS Arizona.
From trialling new technologies to expanding on the value of education and the human-side to coaching, both Jon and Stefan present unique ways of improving player buy-in and creating a holistic path toward human performance.
In our fourth episode we catch up with the Sacramento Kings’ Director of S&C and Performance, Ramsey Nijem. For the past two years, Ramsey and his team have worked hard to develop an impressive performance facility, focused on player autonomy, cross-department communication and creating an environment of what Ramsey describes as, “being coachable.” This ethos creates a cohesive teaching structure allowing both athletes and coaches a unique opportunity to learn from each other and constantly improve.
From adjusting loads and trialling new technologies to valuing the athlete’s preferred communication methods, like Instagram DMs, Ramsey and his team are taking on a new wave of training with insights you won’t want to miss.
In our third episode I caught up with Sports Academy’s Manager of Sports Performance Research & Analytics, Tracy Axel. Together with her team, Tracy has helped construct a premier training facility, with an innovative take on integrating best-in-class technology with the changing world of performance. As a former dancer turned surfer, Tracy is driven by her passion for sports and how she can create the ideal environment for athletes of all ranges.
From analyzing vertical jumps and deadlifts to monitoring nutrition and recovery- Tracy’s advanced methodology will help you evaluate your own training and how you might benefit from a camera or two in the weight room.
With 20 years of experience coaching collegiate & military athletes, Tanna’s one of the top performance innovators in the industry. From covering her methods for monitoring athlete movement and recovery to thriving within a male-dominated profession, we’ll dive into Tanna’s unique methods and uncover the mental fortitude that continues to drive her success. Whether you’re new to the industry or a life-long vet - you won’t want to miss a minute of this episode.
Meet the coaches behind performance at AS Roma.
In our first Powering Performance episode, the Bridge team hosted AS Roma's Director of Performance Darcy Norman & Head Performance Coach Ed Lippie. Together with their staff, Darcy & Ed ahve helped guide the organization to one of its most successful seasons yet, making it to the Semifinals of the Champions League for the first time in 10 years.