Lee Taft Performance Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Lee Taft Performance Podcast is the official podcast of Lee Taft Athletic Consulting. Each episode is dedicated to providing the best strength & conditioning information from the world's top coaches to anyone who appreciates the importance of continuing education.
The podcasts are brought to you each week by one of the World's Leading Multi-Directional Speed Experts Lee Taft, simply known to many as, “The Speed Guy”.
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Free Play is undervalued. If adults realized how crucial free play is for the development of athleticism and creativity, they would start to find time more time for it. Listen in as to why free play needs to be a bigger part of the lives of our youth.
Youth basketball has a problem. The cart is being put before the horse. If youth players can't make a left-hand lay-up or dribble with their left hand, why are they paying huge amounts of money to play in AAU tournaments? Learn my thoughts!
Any time we want to change something, we have to have a reason to do so. Parents who feel AAU is the only options need to know that it's one of the worst options for their child.
There are many more options than serving their child's current ability better.
Only a few things can make me want to turn a basketball game off, and flopping is one. I have argued against it for decades. There is no denying that flopping ruins the game. It destroys games, seasons, and careers. Learn why flopping has to go to save the game.
There has been a crazy trend of basketball coaches talking about not teaching their defenders to shuffle and ONLY laterally run. What a big mistake! Listen in as I break down many reasons why it's a big mistake.
End your training sessions and practices with a WIN! Planning too much "stuff" in one practice is a sure way to eliminate wins. Concentrate on a few exercises and skills so the athletes can learn and remember the information. Always have a primary focus for the day and sprinkle in the secondary focus when appropriate.
Give your basketball players better context when teaching them a new skill, concept, or method. It is crucial to "catch" them at the moment. This awareness is where the magic of learning occurs.
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If you want to make more significant impacts with your programs, you need to consider running basketball camps. They are a great way to fund your team's expenses, support your staff, and build your overall basketball program. Don't miss out on this golden opportunity.
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We have to stop thinking the only way to build your basketball program is by subjecting parents and kids to expensive AAU programs that require long weekends, lots of travel, and stress. There is a much better way.
Listen as I walk you through how I accomplished this with multiple programs.
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Being on your toes is wrong! We have to stop telling players to get off their heels and way up on the balls of their feet. This position causes slower movements during COD and increases ankle sprains. The weight should be toward the ball of the foot with the heels down so the ankle is dorsiflexed.
Listen in to learn why.
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How do you build a powerful basketball program without using AAU? Here is the 4-step system I have used for years to build a strong high school program.
I hate when coaches make players run lines for honest mistakes. Why is attempting to make the correct decision but executed wrong, missing a shot, or making a turnover punishable by running lines? Punishment for these types of errors is what takes away confidence and creativity. There are many more effective ways to handle on-court mistakes and keep the players' confidence and performance headed in the right direction.
I will make many people mad, especially in the Physical Education World, but the Beep Test needs to go! It teaches horrible running form, tells us what we already know- kids are not in shape. Coaches will use it to test conditioning and often never use it again. Let kids get in shape by playing small-sided basketball games, fast full-court drills, and scrimmages- Bingo!
A coach's most significant role is to build a strong program from the feeder system through the varsity level. If not, the program will never be consistent. Don't confuse wins and loses with a well-run program. Listen to some crucial ideas to make sure on-court and off-court x's and o's are taken care of if you want a solid program.
It's tough to define a solid reason why NOT to strength training. It benefits in so many ways, and not being strong is showcased when seen—improvement of performance, reduction in potential injury, ability to withstand high force, and produce high forces. Strength Training scares people because it's often depicted as powerlifting. It isn't, and I'm going to share why. Listen In! For more information on becoming a basketball performance expert, check out www.BasketballSpeedCertification.com
There is way too much skill work going on for too long without live-action. Live-action teaches us if players are transferring the skill to game action usability. In the early stages, using a no-defense strategy to learn the skill is the way to go; however, the defense quickly must be included. For more information on becoming a basketball performance expert, check out www.BasketballSpeedCertification.com
It's sloppy coaching not to use specific or direct words to help athletes and other coaches understand what you want. When we use very general words, but the situation demands specific terms, we create confusion. This short but powerful message will improve your player to player, coach to player, and coach to coach communication.
This is a huge rant of mine—kids who are being punished because of low GPAs in schools and can't play basketball. If kids are simply not completing the work, exhibit poor behavior, and cause issues- then, by all means, they should be dealt with sternly. However, many students learn differently to have an arbitrary GPA dictating whether they can participate in sports. If coaches are unwilling to find out why their students are struggling, stop coaching or get rid of a GPA system. For more information on becoming a basketball performance expert, check out www.BasketballSpeedCertification.com
Nothing infuriates me more than parents who yell, scream and belittle their youngsters when teaching them basketball. It is such abusive, irresponsible, and punishable behavior. We have to continue the education and mass marketing to get these parents to realize their lifelong damage to their children by constantly verbally abusing them when teaching them basketball. For more information on becoming a basketball performance expert, check out www.BasketballSpeedCertification.com
When coaching on-ball defense, you have to find players that are okay with getting beat now and again- and still willing to get back in the game and fight. Tactically, you have to support aggressive on-ball defense with smart help defenders who can take away penetration and rotate to help kick-out passes. Practicing on-ball defense is a must if you want players to know their options.
Sit in on a Virtual Round Table Conversation with two top professionals - you don't want to miss this! Ty, Trevor, and I dove deep into the various components of agility and what makes it different from other forms of training.
The problem with drills is they often become the lead. Coaches tend to use drills more than"Live Situations." Players end up not learning how to read their environment and make decisions. They look great in practice but lost during games. Listen as I share with you how and when to use drills.
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Coaches often get in their own way when it comes to coaching movement on offense. They have their players cut non-stop. In theory, it sounds great, but what happens is players often are in the ideal spot, and they cut out of it into a more difficult spot. Cutting and moving is about knowing what the job of the defense is. If we know what the defense is supposed to do and where they must cover, the offense can be way more effective. For more knowledge about basketball performance, visit BasketballSpeedSpecialist.com.
We must stop picking drills randomly off the internet. If you know exactly what you are looking for, feel free to use the internet to find it. Basketball coaching is about solving problems, and the drills you select should be an integral part of solving those problems. For more knowledge about basketball performance, visit BasketballSpeedSpecialist.com
When teaching basketball players a skill, focus on the big rocks to have single attention during the learning phase. If you try to coach all the big rocks and little rocks simultaneously, they can't absorb much of anything. Give them wins every day! For more knowledge about basketball performance, visit BasketballSpeedSpecialist.com
Being a mentor might be the most important aspect of the coaching profession. Basketball coaches need to take this role seriously. Too many coaches take the job for granted and are not the leader players, and staff needs to grow. For more knowledge about basketball performance, visit BasketballSpeedSpecialist.com
Some of the greatest basketball players have never had formal coaching. They learned from the streets! They mastered the game because they stayed on the courts. When we put our practice or training plans together, we need to allow some ugliness to come into the session. The practice must have some live competitive situations where the players must be forced to make hard decisions. The results of this strategy usually cause some ugly plays to come about. That is what learning is all about. Allow the "Ugly"! For more knowledge about basketball performance, visit BasketballSpeedSpecialist.com
Deceleration, for a basketball player, has two purposes. The first is to physically train the CNS and muscular system to be able to hand load. The second is to prepare the player for a change of direction and agility as the game unfolds. If you are not highly knowledgeable in these two areas, I highly encourage you to listen and learn. For more knowledge about basketball performance, visit BasketballSpeedSpecialist.com
When improving the retention of your basketball players, it's essential to give them context. A way to accomplish this is by putting them in a tactical situation to see the need for proper technical footwork. Teaching and learning are best when a connection as to WHY something must be done.
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You can't just say you want a better defensive culture, and it will happen. You MUST be willing to create the habits that will ultimately lead to a better culture on defense. Learn some fundamental strategies that can build your team's defensive culture. For more knowledge about basketball performance, visit BasketballSpeedSpecialist.com
Come and enjoy a great talk with Brady Howe, VP of Health and Performance for the Phoenix Suns. Brady shares what it is like to be adaptable and flexible to ensure players get what they need. He also speaks about the value of fundamentals and never allowing those to stray.
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In my mind, the most crucial area to prepare a basketball player in is their feet and ankles. If they have the appropriate range of motion and stability in the feet and ankles, they can move efficiently. When the foot quickly strikes the ground, it tells the rest of the body what to do- making it essential to allow the foot and ankle to send the right message up the chain.
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Do you have a philosophy on how you want to train your basketball players for speed? If not, it is vital to create a philosophy with skills that can be practiced daily. Having a philosophy but not building a system to work on that philosophy isn't a successful way to coach. Join me as I share mine and give your ideas on developing yours.
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Coaches must stop dominating training with conditioning. This means working in bursts of speed from 1-2 seconds, 3-5 seconds, or possibly 6-7 second bouts. Typically my drills last 1-3 seconds because I am attempting to maximize my players' speed and quickness. If the athletes are faster, they will be faster when tired. Train for speed so your players will benefit.
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It is critical to help communicate between players and coaches - have a language both players and coaches understand. When a coach uses general words, it can often lead to a lack of complete understanding. Using familiar terms to describe the exact movement you want the athlete to complete will give context and clarity.
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One of the most frustrating things for me to hear is when coaches yell, "Get Lower"! These two words can kill athletes' lateral quickness. Being low is relative to the play, sport, and individual athletes. Coaches need to pay attention to how our athletes naturally move. Simply telling all players to get lower is a great way to slow them down.
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If you are not good at planning, then learn it! Planning and being organized will sell your program as much as anything. It isn't uncommon for parents to enroll their children at a different school due to some programs' lack of structure and organization. Don't let that happen to you!
We know better, but we want to stuff as much into a workout as possible for some reason. If you can do no more than 1-2 skills per speed training workout, your athletes' learning and results will rise. This doesn't mean you can't do many variations of that one skill to add variety and challenge learning... keep it simple, so the athletes leave feeling great!
The problem, I feel, most coaches have with giving the proper rest period to develop speed is they don't feel they can provide that much time. It's all about planning. If you know the athletes will need three minutes to rest between sprints, plan non-compete exercises like balance exercises, partner toss, and catch, quick hand drills, etc., during the rest. This strategy will help develop an ability/skill while resting- and gives the athletes more buy-in. Plan ahead of time for a proper rest.
There are way too many times when we think we can decide on the footwork pattern the athlete needs to take in a team sports environment. The reality is the athlete subconsciously will choose a footwork pattern that accomplishes the task and solves the mass and momentum problem. You can't afford to miss this show - You need to understand how footwork choices are made.
One of the mysteries of human movement is why coaches refuse to abide by human laws of motion. Teaching athletes to use the traditional crossover is an example of not understanding human motion. The Lateral Run is what the athlete does because it abides and applies the three primary laws of motion.
It is essential to understand the difference between change of direction training and deceleration training. Deceleration training typically deals with stopping and not going in a new direction. Change of direction training must deal with amortization forces that position the body differently than just stopping. In my opinion, it is critical for performance coaches to grasp the concept of this topic.
The backpedal is so critical on many levels. It allows us to have a great evaluation tool and strategy to challenge the athletes. We look to challenge the toe, foot, and ankle for the lower body and quad and hip function. The backpedal can also be intertwined with the 180 Series to challenge the body and spatial awareness.
This podcast is a teaching tool for the various methods, strategies, and principles I have used to build my speed and performance model and systems. Let's dive into the 7 Movement Patterns that should be the foundation for all athletic development programs. These 7 Patterns are fundamentals that allow the more sport-specific movement skill to become safer and more efficient. All athletes, ages, and abilities can and should be trained in these Movement Patterns. Have a listen!
VJ Stanley, Founder of Balanced Excellence, is a world of knowledge. He shares his approach to making youth sports fun again. Coach Stanley dives into how learning is not being approached the right way for young minds to develop and why pressure is driving kids away from the sport because the fun is gone. If you are involved with youth sports, I highly recommend this must-listen interview if you want happy and healthy kids in sport and activity.
This topic will be around for the long haul! Self-Organization is one of the polarizing topics that keep the conversation going. As I see it, the problem is we do not have enough coaches to distinguish the difference between "facility" training and preparing athletes to perform on the field and court. They want their likes to go up on social media, so they put too much make-up on the pig. You have to allow the pig to be ugly so real learning can occur. Understanding when to dig in hard and teach is the ART of coaching.
Judah Boulet brings a vast amount of experience to this week's show. A performance coach and business owner, he merged his experiences and has become a business coach specializing in helping start-up businesses find the resources that help them become successful. Coach Boulet and I sit down the other day for a fascinating conversation. I was so intrigued by how much knowledge and mentoring Judah offers to all types of business owners. This podcast is one of those you will continually listen to over and over.
A great all-around coach, Brian Harrington delivers beneficial advice and direction by sharing how his system works, cultivating a winning "team"- his staff, the importance of treating athletes with respect, and how he includes mentoring his youth athletes in his program. Coach Harrington thrives on being an example of how his athlete can be the best version of themselves. And, let's not forget that Brian's training strategies are spot on as well. You really must listen to this interview!
It was such a pleasure to have Coach Mike Robertson on the show. Mike is one of the top professionals and has impacted the "game" by helping his clients and athletes from all walks of life achieve their physique and sports performance goals. Our conversations led to Mike diving into his systems, coaching strategies, why having a model to coach from is important, and even beyond. It's awesome to have the opportunity to listen to a coach with this much experience.
Coach Dallas Price, owner and founder of Rock Fitness in Toronto, Canada, shares pure gold in the episode. She is a very talented performance coach, as well as a Rugby coach. Coach Price shares her passion for both, not to mention her athletic exploits. Dallas explains how she blends keeping her young female rugby players healthy while challenging them to reach higher performance levels as an athlete. Take a listen and share! Her experience and perspective will impact so many coaches and trainers.
One of the most accomplished S&C coaches in the profession, Coach Raph Ruiz shares his methods and concepts behind his training methods. I have followed Coach Ruiz for years, and he inspires me to challenge my thinking of why I do what I do. Make sure you take the time to listen with a notebook in-hand. Taking notes is a must!
Coach Matt Lachine shares in great detail how he has grown a strong training business specializing in hockey and tennis - during the pandemic! Matt decided to adapt and pivot his business during these crazy times. The result was a strong online training program that helped his athletes stay strong, fast, and safe. Matt also talks about the huge importance of being a mentor and guiding these athletes down the right path.
If you don't know who coach Casey Wheel is, you definitely don't want to miss this show. He is such a talented performance coach with a great vision of what training should be. In this podcast, we dive deep into movement and agility. Casey discusses how he places his athletes in a position where decision-making drives his coaching. He reads what they do, makes adjustments based on his system, and gives the athlete the proper correctives. I guarantee you won't want to miss this episode!
What an honor for me to have Jen Taft, Associate Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at St. Louis University! And of course, super honored because she is my niece and keeping the Taft sports name alive and well! Jen shares such a great story of perseverance as she chases her dream in strength and conditioning. She also talks about how she has handled Covid with her athletes and also dove into programming.
A homerun show! Kyle Dobbs is one of the best performance professionals and business mentors I have ever met. Coach Dobbs delivered so much impactful information into this episode - this is a multiple-time listen. He shares many topics - from the behavioral aspects of performance to the body's positions that cause a specific effect, and he even touched on how to better build a business. Truly an interview you cannot afford to miss!
This week's show is a must-listen! Dr. Michelle Boland explains in-depth her 5-principles for coaching, which are so important on many levels. She discusses the importance of having a coach and mentor for support towards your reaching goals. Michelle dives deep into how posture and position dictate function and how to apply both to acceleration or deceleration- with many fantastic examples.
Coach Joshua Martin of MVP Academy in Kapaa, Hawaii, shares his unique academy and how he develops youth athletes' to reach beyond their athletic potential. This interview will give you a totally different perspective as to our purpose as coaches. Joshua's heart is all about helping these athletes become better people as well as healthier athletes. He uses foundational principles to teach them about movement and the body.
Jeff Fellure of Fellure Sports Performance enlightens us about the importance of training middle school athletes the proper way from the start. He talks about how important it is for the MS athlete to learn appropriate lifting and running/movement mechanics. Jeff also dives into how to train correctly now, during Covid, to stay athletic and safe when sports and activities resume. He shares a unique program he has developed for the MS athlete to do while at home.
Courtney Delks and James Lujan break down the power of training athletes online using a specific model. During this time of Covid19, they each share their perspective on how athletes need to stay strong, fast, and athletic and using an online model. Courtney talks about how important it is for athletes to develop a powerful mindset of not making excuses. James dives into how athletes can stay quick and athletic by performing specific and general footwork drills to stay on top of their speed.
Dr. Any Galpin shares his knowledge and experience on breakthroughs with breathing and how it can positively support performance in athletes and clients. Dr. Galpin also tells his thoughts on deceleration and its impact on connective tissue. There are a lot of take-a-ways you won't want to miss!
Don't miss out as Dr. Ryan Chow walks us through his integrative client-centered model, how he deals with movement solutions to help clients learn, his description of proper form and function, and how he prescribes sets and reps to benefit the client. Man, does this guy know his stuff!
This episode is with one of the most exciting young coaches who has made a tremendous impact on the private sector and is now leaving his mark with a Division 1 football team. Cameron Josse shares what it is like dealing with larger groups at the college level, how sprinting is so impactful for performance, and so many other knowledgeable aspects of training athletes. Your going love this interview!
Jonas Dodoo is one of the premier sprint coaches in the world delivered loads of amazing information during this podcast. He went deep into the phases of acceleration, why foot position, ankle stiffness, and timing are critical parts of being great at accelerating and staying healthy. And, he didn't stop at just these topics. Jonas delivered a lot of useful golden nuggets!
Garrett Buschjost shares his process of being a strength and conditioning coach in a large high. He breaks down his system, programming, and scheduling. This isn't always an easy job, but he explains it in such a wonderful way for you to understand the process. Garrett is an outstanding young coach on the road to a building a very successful program.
This is one of my favorite interviews on many levels. Jimmer, AKA my nephew, shares what he is doing during Covid-19 and what his training regimen is. He also discusses what the NBA, Euroleague, and China are like and how he has adapted his training to fit his body as he becomes older.
Spent a few minutes with a couple of female basketball players who happen to share my last name. I decided to inviting my two daughters, and point guards, to take a few minutes to about how it was playing for their dad. You will be surprised at what they revealed. They shared an up close and personal account of their experience training with their dad and the impact it had on some of their other coaches. A very special interview you won't want to miss!
Diane Vives is one of the great instructors in the fitness progression. She will breakdown the importance of posture and position as it relates to sound and safe movement. Diane talks about the importance of having a screening system like the FMS to give opportunities to improve movement and performance. Must listen!
What a honor to have a very talented young strength coach share his speed development program. Mike Tucker is a strength coach at Villinova University and is doing some amazing work with his athletes. Listen as he breaks down the Hi-Lo system, why aerobic capacity is important, and how he uses change of direction and agility training when training athletes.
Jeremy Hartman, one of the top power lifting coaches, shares how he uses strength training to change athletes and programs all the way from the youth to elite level athletes. A great example of how strength training can make the difference in the success of athletes.
One characteristic of great coaches is the willingness to devote large amounts of time to learning and always striving to be better. Ryan Hopkins, owner of Soho Strength Lab, is the perfect example of that. Listen to his diverse knowledge and how he uses it to improve the performance of his clients!
One of the best baseball strength coaches, and creator of the book Movement over Maxes, Zach talks about how important the foundation of movement must be to advance to later stages of development.
The head strength and conditioning coach for the Denver Broncos and owner of Landow Performance stopped by to deliver a clinic! Coach Loren Landow is highly sought after for his ability to analyze and correct biomechanics. In this podcast, he share so much gold that you will have pages full of notes. Listen in as coach talks about the foot, position dictating function, and so much more.
Vince McConnell is one of the most experienced and intelligent coaches I have had the privilege to interview. Coaching since the early 80's, his experience and use of sound principles are so evident. You will gain so much from hearing what Vince has to share.
Bobby Smith is one of the best at creating a system that allows large groups of athletes to be trained seamlessly. Listen as coach Smith addresses how they built their training facility to mange large numbers of athletes while still giving individual attention.
It is incredible to have such a high quality coach working with our youth. Erica is a great soccer skills coach and S&C coach, but more importantly a mentor for our youth. Listen how she inspires her young female athletes to be empowered as people and great athletes.
Nutrition is one of those topics that can confuse people, but in this show, William Maloney absolutely makes spot on points to help us all understand it better. William goes into meal prep, pre and post workout nutrition, adult changes, supplemental nutrition, sugar.... Amazing show!
One of the most inspirational presenters and coaches in the profession! Martin shares tremendous stories and concepts to drive home important points around being the best coach you can be, no matter if you are a parents, teacher, doctor, or sport coach. This is going to change lives!
What an awesome look into how coach Jason Feairheller focuses on developing multi-directional power in his athletes. He points out the very key points that make that happen, but using proper progressions and putting an emphasis on ground reaction force.
The reason I have had the success I have in the public eye with my speed training is because of Ryan Lee and the work we did together 15-16 years ago. Listen to how Ryan breaks down the must do things if you want to be successful in your fitness, or any business, product creation, or marketing program.
One of the most in depth shows I have recorded. Dr. Matt Jordan dives into topics of ACL recovery, data associated with ground reaction force and asymmetries, and how to use feedback in a purposeful way. Incredible interview with incredible information!
You've got to listen to one of the premiere track and field coaches in the profession, Latif Thomas, talk shop. If you want to be successful, then it is a must to have systems and be organized. Latif dives into what a real warm up means and how to properly address it, and so much more!
Ken Clark is one of the best sprint researchers, as well as coaches, in the business. He has such a great delivery of information such as why ground reaction force, stiffness, posture, is so important, as well as why understanding basic motor learning is effective.
This was one of the most powerful shows to date. Mental Performance Training is so overlooked. Brian dives deep into strategies and reasons why it is important to understand how athletes, coaches, executives think. This is a multiple time listen interview!
Listen to one of the top S&C at the highest college level discuss how he uses technology to increase performance of his athletes. Rob has been tremendously effective at using motion analysis to help his athletes improve their skill and understanding of movement.
Ty Terrell dives into models, assessments, movement quality, feedback, and so much more. What a talented coach with a great view of performance. You will enjoy this interview very much!
Geralyn Coopersmith is one of the best in the fitness business when it comes to evaluating and bringing people together, regardless if its a team of personal trainers or a corporate team. She is a master at bringing people together and creating incredible cultures.
There are 4 pillars that Crisitian talks about that are so important and we as professional often overlook; Breathing, Nutrition, Movement, and Sleep. Cristian also talks about the importance of being able to move and how to use the ground as a great tool.
Listen to one of the greatest strength coaches of our time discuss how important learning is in a “chaotic” environment. When athletes are forced to solve problems they learn and become better!
One of the most fascinating interviews I have done on a topic we all need to understand. Coach Parisi goes deep into Fascial Training which is so important to all our movements and training. Great interview you won't want to miss.
An amazing looking into how Nick Winkelman coaches through language and proper understanding of the learner. He is masterful at delivering information.
Jason has one of the most inspirational stories of how he transformed his personal life to benefit all areas of his life, including his business. Listen as Jason shares the beginning, the struggles, and the principles he lives by.
An inspirational interview, Alan Stein, Jr. talks about the code at which he lives. He includes how he helps coach leadership and culture in the organizations he works with. Alan discusses how holding yourself accountable for all actions is totally a freeing experience. Listen to what inspired him to write his book “Raise Your Game” and how the message is so impactful to success. If you want to make positive change in your life, don't miss this interview.
Sue Falsone shares many topics from her book, "Bridging the Gap from Rehab to Performance". that are so imperative to understand as professionals. She shares how structure must be considered vs function and why localized symptoms do not mean localized problem. Sue details how one action effects another action or posture in the body.
Listen to this amazing story of how Rachel's drive and competitiveness allowed her to accomplish amazing physical feats, as well as business feats. She is truly inspirational and one of the top fitness professionals.
Listen to how Andrea helps basketball players be explosive to perform at a high level, but also stay healthy to stay on the court.
Bill talks about the difference between a real squat and a hinge pattern. He discusses how the pelvis and sacrum orient to create motion and position. Bill also discusses the prediction model and motor learning. Amazing interview!
Donnie Maib lets us know how to develop a culture from a different perspective. He even gives some incredible advice on making sure athletes are working in appropriate range of motions for their bodies to increase performance and reduce the potential for injury. And, how to properly use strength training in-season vs off season to keep athletes strong and healthy.
How a World and Olympic Champion gained confidence through dedication to her sport. Success came through hard word and accepting responsibility for her actions.
Josh Henkin explains what we know about WHY we use various exercises. He also gives us a look at what is functional performance and why we need to know about it.
Have a listen as Coach Holler shares why beating athletes down into complete fatigue isn't a great idea if you want them to be fast. A totally new way to look at gaining success with speed work.
Rachel is known as the first professional baseball strength coach, however she is so much more. She is an innovative professional who learned to develop strategies to gain the most from her athletes that didn't always want to comply. This is a total eye opening interview that will change your view of coaching.
Mark helps us understand the stresses professional athletes go through on a daily basis. He dives into the management of travel, high level NHL competition, nutrition, routine assessment of body language, and how he manages his 4 facilities.
Bo shares how being a collegiate strength coach and working with various sports helped develop his ability to train athletes of all sports. He discusses the massive undertaking of being the head strength and conditioning coach for the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) in Las Vegas.
Duane dives into where he is now and how he was cultivated by many professionals who took the time to mentor him. Gain insight into how Duane’s early years as a performance facility owner led him to becoming an NFL Head Strength coach and head of performance for a major power-5 college.
Listen to how Eric's exploits early in his career in other sports led him to be one of the greatest baseball strength coaches, and overall strength coaches, in the profession. Eric even discusses how he developed his eye and uses it for a masterful job of assessing his athletes.
Listen to Justin share his experiences developing his staff and how he has been successful with managing his speed and performance facility. Justin also shares how he oversees working with youth athletes up through the elite professionals.
David Padilla gives us an idea of what is involved when it comes to the transition of being a college strength and conditioning coach to working in a sports performance facility environment.
If there is any doubt about how to work with youth athletes listen to Coach Gleason share how he engages athletes of all ages and abilities and makes them all feel world-class. Coach shares his process of making sure all his athletes take ownership of the training session and that means helping teach the other athletes in group.
An amazing interview with one of the most experience and talented coaches in the athletics, Coach Boo Schexnayder. Listen as he shares what to look for when teaching pure acceleration, how to develop a solid and progressive plyometric program, and the importance of rest and recovery so athletes continue to advance in their training.
Join Coach Bommarito as he shares what a true “warm-up” should consist of to prepare athletes and why being strong is so much more important. Coach goes deep into why training the feet, ankle, lower leg and knees (support system) are so important.