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Be Legendary Podcast#247 Rett Larson- R2RRIn Part 1 of our conversation with Rett Larson, we dive into the global perspective he brings to the strength and conditioning world. Rett has worked with elite athletes across multiple continents, including his role with the Chinese women's national volleyball team—a team with a cultural presence and history that goes far beyond the sport itself. He talks about the challenge and importance of not overhauling what already works, and instead finding ways to integrate new ideas without disrupting a winning formula. From cultural expectations to coaching philosophy, Rett explains how humility and adaptability are key when stepping into an...2025-08-0630 min
Just Fly Performance Podcast467: Rett Larson on Movement Puzzles, Sneaky Strength and Cultivating Joy in TrainingToday’s guest is Rett Larson, strength coach for the German Women’s Volleyball Team and creator of the "No Zombies" training philosophy. Rett coached Olympic medalists with China and the Netherlands, blending energy, rhythm, and purposeful movement into world-class performance.
As sport expands into an increasingly more high-pressure, early specialization event that can easily suck fun and joy away, there grows a need for a "counter-culture" within athletic performance. Not only does a "physical preparation" process for athletes that is joyful and gamified lead to more fun within a training session, but it also develops important athletic qualities, within that...2025-06-121h 20
The Strength Coach PodcastRevolutionizing Warmups the "No Zombies" Way with Rett LarsonWelcome to Episode 408 of the Strength Coach Podcast, brought to you by PerformBetter.com, the Experts in Functional Training & Rehabilitation. In this episode of the Strength Coach Podcast, we explore how Rett Larson is revolutionizing warm-ups with his No Zombies Method! Episode 408 brings you a deep dive into Rett’s game-changing approach to making warm-ups not only safer but also more dynamic and performance-enhancing for athletes.**Highlights of the episode:**- A chat and tour of Rett Larson’s No Zombies Method, designed to energize and engage athletes.- W...2025-06-061h 04
Good Drill PodRett Larson: Olympic Gold Medal CoachOlympic gold medal coach Rett Larson joins the pod to talk warmups like you’ve never heard before — from moonwalks before world championship matches to “No Zombies” in the weight room 🧟♂️.
He breaks down how to gamify training, build elite culture, and keep athletes engaged — whether you’re working with Olympic gold medalists in China 🇨🇳 or 10-year-olds in your hometown gym.
We dig into:
• Why fun matters in high-performance settings 🎉
• How to balance structure with creativity in warmups
• Making the weight room competitive (and loud!) 💥
• Lessons from working in China and coaching global athl...2025-04-141h 05
Scientific HoopsSH11 - No More Zombies on the Court with Rett Larson🇬🇧 Zombie athletes are, unfortunately, a common sight, but “No Zombies” by Rett Larson might be the strategy for you! In this episode, we’re talking about ways to help athletes perform at their best:Why athletes need to be awakened not only physically but also mentally.Examples of warm-ups that make athletes have fun while helping them improve as much as possible.A necessary evolution in coaching: a bit of chaos might be just what you need (but you have to plan it carefully).Maybe it’s time to rethink the punishments you give to your athletes - there might be a bette...2025-04-081h 17
The Ready StateRett Larson: Why Gamification and Novelty in Warm-Ups is a Game-Changer Rett Larson Why Gamification and Novelty in Warm-Ups is a Game-Changer Unlock team success with the power of fun and movement! In this video, we explore how playful and dynamic warm-ups, creative coaching strategies, and movement-based activities can transform teams into thriving, cohesive units. From dancing and gamification to innovative warm-up ideas like frisbee ...Read More
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The Ready State PodcastRett Larson: Why Gamification and Novelty in Warm-Ups is a Game-ChangerView This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushUnlock team success with the power of fun and movement! In this video, we explore how playful and dynamic warm-ups, creative coaching strategies, and movement-based activities can transform teams into thriving, cohesive units. From dancing and gamification to innovative warm-up ideas like frisbee tosses and movement puzzles, learn how to boost team morale, foster better communication, and unlock a competitive edge. 2025-04-031h 25
Raising AthletesEpisode 103: Rett Larson, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach-German Women's National Volleyball Team, “Making Warm Ups Fun”Rett Larson is the Head Strength and Conditioning / Sports Performance Coach for the German Women’s National Volleyball team, currently preparing them to make the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Rett previously was the head S&C coach for the Netherlands, and the Chinese Women’s Volleyball team, where he won a gold medal🥇 . His training videos have gone viral using music and dancing and fun to prepare his world class athletes.
Rett is another fellow William & Mary 💚💛alumni who used his love of sports and turned it into a career.
Rett's level of expertise across all aspects o...2025-01-061h 18
Raising AthletesRett Larson (Rewrapped) Making Strength and Conditioning Fun from Kids to Olympic Athletes | EP 103 (CLIP)Nothing is more important in youth sports than HAVING FUN! Here is a clip of how Rett balances fun with the expectations of structure in youth sports.⚡️
Rett has so much passion and energy for what he does which it is clearly shown in this podcast!🏐🏋️
Rett Larson is the Head Strength and Conditioning / Sports Performance Coach for the German Women’s National Volleyball team, currently preparing them to make the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Rett previously was the head S&C coach for the Netherlands, and the Chinese Women’s Volleyball team, where he won a gold medal...2025-01-0303 min
Bo Knows HealthRett Larson Knows How To Win Gold MedalsRett Larson is the head strength and conditioning coach for the German Women’s National Volleyball team.
Prior to time with Germany, he was also the head S&C coach for the Netherlands, and the Chinese Women’s Volleyball team, where he won a gold medal.
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Coach Your Brains OutNO ZOMBIES with Rett Larson (2 of 2)Rett's Videos Coach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching VolleyballThe Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a ChampionBecome a Patron to support the show.
2024-10-1735 minCoach Your Brains OutNO ZOMBIES with Rett Larson (1 of 2)Rett's Videos Coach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching VolleyballThe Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a ChampionBecome a Patron to support the show.
2024-10-1032 min
3 Seconds Performance Podcast#07 - Dynamic Warm-Ups & Gamification of Training w/ Rett LarsonIn episode #7, Rett Larson, Strength & Conditioning Coach of German Women's Volleyball Team, join us.
In this episode:
- Warm-Ups: Benefits? What are the components of a dynamic warm-up? Warm-up as an additional practice?;
- No-Zombie Warm-Ups!;
- Gamification of training: Why is it so important to compete in practice? Why is it so important to have athletes having fun during practice? How can we increase intrinsic motivation during weight room practices?
About Rett:
-Strength & Conditioning Coach for German Women's Volleyball Team;
...2024-03-2043 min
Physical Preparation PodcastRett Larson on Problem Solving Warm-ups, Ankle Durability, Deceleration and Straight-Arm Strength
Rett Larson is the head strength and conditioning coach for the German Women’s National Volleyball team.
Prior to time with Germany, he was also the head S&C coach for the Netherlands, and the Chinese Women’s Volleyball team, where he won a gold medal.
In this amazing episode, Rett and I start by touching on how he originally got into physical preparation, and the wide ranging journey he’s been on.
From there, we dive into topics like creating more dynamic and engaging warm-ups, how to improve ankle durability, why de...2024-01-191h 08Physical Preparation PodcastRett Larson on Problem Solving Warm-ups, Ankle Durability, Deceleration and Straight-Arm Strength
Rett Larson is the head strength and conditioning coach for the German Women’s National Volleyball team.
Prior to time with Germany, he was also the head S&C coach for the Netherlands, and the Chinese Women’s Volleyball team, where he won a gold medal.
In this amazing episode, Rett and I start by touching on how he originally got into physical preparation, and the wide ranging journey he’s been on.
From there, we dive into topics like creating more dynamic and engaging warm-ups, how to improve ankle durability, why de...2024-01-191h 08Physical Preparation Podcast Archives - Robertson Training SystemsRett Larson on Problem Solving Warm-ups, Ankle Durability, Deceleration and Straight-Arm Strength
Rett Larson is the head strength and conditioning coach for the German Women’s National Volleyball team.
Prior to time with Germany, he was also the head S&C coach for the Netherlands, and the Chinese Women’s Volleyball team, where he won a gold medal.
In this amazing episode, Rett and I start by touching on how he originally got into physical preparation, and the wide ranging journey he’s been on.
From there, we dive into topics like creating more dynamic and engaging warm-ups, how to improve ankle durability, why de...2024-01-191h 08
HMMR PodcastThe warm up bonus episodeOn our last episode coach Rett Larson explained his approach to warming up, both the theory and practice. This week, we're sharing a bonus episode where we discuss our own approach to the warm up. As with the rest of our training program, the warmup is constantly evolving. We go in detail into the what and why we do now and how that has evolved over the last few years. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/12/hmmr-podcast-episode-311-the-warm-up-bonus-episode/ » Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to ge...2023-12-1111 minHMMR PodcastWeaponizing warmup (with Rett Larson)For many strength coaches, the warmup is the best weapon they have. It's a dedicated time each day to work with athletes, whether they make it in the weight room or not. But to really get the most out of it, you have to have a plan to allow you to use the time effectively, build athlete buy in, and gain the confidence of the coaching staff. On this week's episode Rett Larson joins us to share his plan and philosophy of warming up based on his experience in the Olympic volleyball world. For more information on...2023-11-2044 min
Joint Dynamics - Intelligent Movement SeriesEpisode 85 - ‘The power of attitude & energy to drive ultimate performance’ - a chat with Paul Haines, Elite PerformanceSend us a textAussie high performance consultant and strength & conditioning coach Paul Haines of has been instrumental in the development & success of the many elite athletes in highly coveted & high pressure international sporting arenas. Formula 1 with Daniel Ricciardo (Toro Rosso - Red Bull), V8 supercars with Jamie Whincup, Will Davison, Matt Payne, & Dave Reynolds, & AFL (Aussie Rules) the Adelaide Crows & then deeply ingrained into the Geelong Football Club (AFL) where they achieved Premiership success in 2007 & 2009, working with the greats of Gary Ablett Jnr, Jimmy Bartel & Matthew Scarlett.Paul has further applied h...2023-10-1654 min
Jochum Strength PodcastRett Larson - Reimagining Your WarmupsOn This episode of the podcast we have Rett Larson – Rett is the Germán womens national volleyball strength coach where he is currently preparing the team for the Olympics – on this episode of the podcast Rett takes us down his play work work approach to warm ups – how he implements the dla approach to skill acquisition and his approach to vertical jump training for volleyball players – this podcast is a must listen for any strength coaches looking to bring life to their sessions and I hope you get as much out of it as I did – thank you for listeni...2023-09-171h 10
Losing a Child: Always Andy's MomEpisode 209: Shrinidhi's MomSilence is deafening. Freedom is imprisonment. These are the first words that today's guest, Suma, wrote in her journal after her 18-year-old daughter, Shrinidhi died. Although Shrinidhi was never able to walk, talk or even use her hands, the family's home was always bustling with noise and happiness. After Shrinidhi unexpectedly died in her sleep, the silence was indeed, deafening. Since Shrinidhi's diagnosis of Rett syndrome at the age of 2, Suma's life revolved around helping her daughter live her best life. Suma was quite literally her daughter's hands, feet, and voice. When Shrinidhi decided that she wanted...2023-09-1457 minJoint Dynamics - Intelligent Movement SeriesEpisode 82 - Born to Move with Owen LewisSend us a textIn today's episode podcast host Andrew Cox | Joint Dynamics chats with Owen Lewis from Clinic - Born to MoveOwen is a highly experienced and merited clinician and educator and approaches both with enthusiasm and dedication. In his clinic, in the East of England, he takes a polymath approach to all aspects of bodywork putting into practice the latest ideas and theories. He works with a wide variety of patients that regularly include professional athletes, dancers and musicians....2023-09-041h 27Joint Dynamics - Intelligent Movement SeriesEpisode 75 - Olympic gold medals, creativity & coaching with S & C industry disruptor Rett LarsonSend us a textIn this episode Andrew chats with Rett Larson. Rett was the Strength and Conditioning coach for the 2016 Rio Olympics, Gold Medal winning, Chinese women’s volleyball team. A team that achieved the most popular sporting team in the whole of China with stars like Zhu Ting.If you type in “Rett La” on Google, immediately “Rett Larson Warm up”, “Rett Larson Volleyball”, appears at the top of your search. Rett achieved industry wide notoriety with a video of his warm up with the Dutch women national team including many dance mov...2023-05-291h 40
AFL Performance Tips for Strength & Conditioning Coaches & Footballers#222 - Rett Larson, Vice President at JuzPlay Performance TrainingHighlights from the episode:
- How coaches in new environments can increase athletes’ enjoyment of their sessions without compromising on the training
- How he gets buy-in of fun in athletes
- Common mistakes coaches can make when looking to incorporate games/fun activities in their warm-up
- Where does he get his ideas for games
- Differences between male/female, developing or maturing athletes2023-04-0453 min
Eric PerformanceEric Performance #132 Rett Larson Testing without forceplate這集邀請到德國女排的體能教練Rett Larson 來討論增強式訓練，或跳躍力訓練，包含檢測，他也教你如何在沒有最新運科儀器情況下幫選手安排檢測和訓練
00:10 自介
08:50 warm up
13:40 how to train your athletes to jump higher
21:30 micro dosing jump training
24:55 for those coaches who don’t have the budget to purchase a force plate
29:30 pairing plyo with strength training
36:30 landing
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FB :@酷哥體能訓練日誌2023-02-0640 minJust Fly Performance Podcast330: Rett Larson on Sport Warmups as a Melting Pot of Strength, Skill, and Movement OpportunityToday’s episode features Rett Larson. Rett is a physical preparation coach with an extensive and diverse background. He has worked internationally with the national volleyball teams of Germany, Netherlands and China. Rett has also worked with professionals, down to athletes of all ages, having prior experience as Velocity Sports Performance’s director of coaching in California. Rett is a student of movement, having studied not only the top minds in sports performance, but also in general movement training such as taught by Ido Portal and in the scope of physical education.
The evolution of sport is one of integration, and not...2022-10-271h 37
Pacey Performance Podcast#Bitesize - Designing the optimal warm up with Rett LarsonRett featured on episode #375 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where she discussed -
How to design a warm up
How to ensure the warm up fits the following activity
What are Rett's thoughts on stretching
Check out the full episode with Rett here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/warm-ups-and-cool-downs-maximising-our-impact-as-coaches/
This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AMS on the market. AMS Lite features reporting capabilities, questionnaires and forms, alerts and communication, data sharing, data visualisation and calendar views.
2022-08-3115 min
Leave Your MarkCreativity in Performance Coaching with Rett LarsonSend us a textIn this EP we get into a great chat with Rett Larson. Rett is currently the strength coach for the German Women's Volleyball Team. He previously spent seven years in China, first as Project Manager for EXOS-China working with several of the Chinese Olympic teams in their preparation for the 2012 London Games, and later with the Chinese National Women's Volleyball Team, which won both the World Cup and the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Following the Gold Medal victory in Rio, Rett worked for two years as the strength coach for The Netherlands Women's Volleyball Tea...2022-08-231h 18
Rett skal være rett. For alle.ABC til barnesaker fra HELPs advokaterHELPs advokater Solveig Wangensten Johnsrud, Hege-Marie Larson og Dag Are Børresen forklarer begrepene som går igjen i saker om barn. Hva betyr "barnets beste", foreldreansvar, fast og delt bosted, og samvær? Dessuten tar vi for oss innholdet i en samværsavtale, gangen i en barnesak, og hvordan vi som advokater kan bidra til å få til en løsning som fungerer for både barn og foreldre.
2022-08-2331 min
Clinic Gym RadioTips to Create Engaging Warmups with Rett LarsonLet’s welcome Rett Larson this week. He is the strength and conditioning coach for the German Women’s National Volleyball team. This is his second year with this particular team, but he’s worked with other women’s volleyball teams including the Dutch and Chinese. Today he’s sharing his best tips for establishing effective, engaging, and creative warmup […]2022-04-0558 min
Tallest Podcast on EarthRett Larson: Strength & Conditioning, Magician, and Good Times GuruRett Larson: Doppelgänger to a (much younger) Ryan Seacrest. Head of strength and conditioning for the German National Women's volleyball team and overall, an absolute breath of fresh air of a human being. We get into everything surrounding warm ups, difference between training for beach volleyball vs indoor, how to keep things fresh and maximize your training. Honestly if you don't learn something from this conversation, call me. You're up next.2022-03-221h 44
The World of Sports Performance Podcast#14 Rett Larson: The Most Beneficial Decision I Ever Made Was Working AbroadThis week on the World of Sports Performance Podcast we are speaking with Rett Larson. Rhett is currently the S&C Coach for the German Women’s National Volleyball Team. Before working in Germany, Rett worked in the Netherlands with the Dutch Women’s National Volleyball Team and prior to that he worked in China with various teams, but mainly the Women’s National Volleyball Team. As you can see, Rett has a vast amount of experience working abroad, which makes him a great guest for the podcast. Rhett gives us some great stories from China and also goes into d...2021-12-2257 minPacey Performance PodcastWarm ups and cool downs; maximising our impact as coaches with Rett Larson (Strength & Conditioning Coach at German Women’s Volleyball Team)This week’s guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is Rett Larson, strength and conditioning coach for the German women’s national volleyball team. He’s previously coached the Dutch and Chinese women’s volleyball teams, and worked for EXOS Athlete Performance for seven years. Prior to that, he learned his trade coaching younger athletes in strength training between the ages of 8 and 18 in Southern California.
Rett’s here to talk about warming up, cooling down, and why it can pay to coach younger athletes before moving on to adult-aged coaching. As well as the benefits of experience...2021-12-161h 00
The Strength Coach PodcastThe Warm Up with Rett LarsonBrought to you by PerformBetter.com The Meeting of the Minds Summit is coming Dec 2-4, click here for more info Highlights of Episode 323 Naamly "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Build Lasting Relationships Through Personalized Communication Rett Larson, Head S&C for the German National Women's Volleyball Team We spoke about: Why a week of warm-ups should take as much time to design and plan as your strength sessions Why all of this other stuff if the injury-reduction and performance advantages of...2021-11-181h 20
ASCA PodcastASCA Podcast #72 - David JoyceDavid Joyce is an internationally recognized leader in human performance, strategy and decision making. He holds Masters degrees in both Sports Physiotherapy and Strength & Conditioning, as well as an MBA. He has worked with hundreds of elite athletes, including multiple world and Olympic champions and in multiple sports around the world.
Nowadays, Dave’s focus has shifted much more towards enabling major sporting organisations, corporates, start-ups and emerging leaders navigate through the choppy seas of complexity, and set themselves up to thrive in an increasingly uncertain future. He has written and co-edited with Daniel Lewindon 2 internationally best-selling textbooks on high-performance an...2021-10-131h 10
Science for Sport PodcastStop Wasting Time: Supercharge Your Session With World Class Warm-upsIn episode 78, Rett Larson, S&C Coach at the German Womens Volleyball Team , joins us.
Specifically Rett will be looking at:
Importance of warm ups
Key components
Mental aspects of warm ups
Rett's warm up approach
About Rett
"I am the strength and conditioning coach for the German Women’s volleyball team, this is a relatively new gig for me. I was in the same position with the Dutch women’s volleyball team for a couple of years, and the Chinese women’s volleyball team for a bunch of years. Before that I worked...2021-09-2727 min
Coach Your Brains Out ArchivesCHINESE DIVING CULTURE with Rett LarsonFrom the CYBO archives.
For new episodes visit https://www.blog.goldmedalsquared.com/podcast2020-12-171h 06
CVASPS The PodcastOutside The Rack #33- Rett Larson“Not enough coaches think about how you can become irreplaceable.” What’s up everybody and welcome the 33rd episode of Outside The Rack brought to you by Kinetic Performance the makers of Gymaware. In this show we are going to try to dive a little deeper into the minds of the top practitioners in the world of sport performance to learn a bit more about who they actually are and how they got to where they are at today. Today we are joined by The Dutch National Volleyball Team Head of Strength and Conditioning, Rett Larson. Rett, thanks for be...2020-04-0223 min
The Winning LeaderDan Heath- The Power of Moments pt 2If you enjoy the show help spread the word! Click Here To Leave A Review (takes 2 min) Take the FREE Winning Leader Assessment www.WinningLeader.io Let's connect on social media: http://www.twitter.com/athletebydesign http://www.facebook.com/athletebydesign https://www.instagram.com/athletebydesign In part two of this conversation with author Dan Heath we discuss the following: Rett's insight on applying the Disneyland Story to the world of performance training Moments of PRIDE- pg 140 "Hard work is essential but it doesn't guarantee that we'll...2018-03-1029 min
ASCA PodcastASCA Podcast #18 - Loren LandowCoach Landow is highly sought after for his ability to analyze and correct biomechanics. He has trained thousands of athletes of all ages and abilities, including over 700 professional athletes in the NFL, NHL, MLB, UFC, WNBA and Olympic medalists. Coach Landow has worked with over 70 NFL All-Pro’s and over 20 first round draft selections in the NFL. He has been a National and International presenter for the leading organizations in the performance field, and also serves as a consultant for many professional and collegiate teams across the country including MLB Texas Rangers, USA Women’s National Soccer Team, and USA Bobs...2018-03-072h 05
Athletic Lab Audio InventoryWinning gold at Rio Olympics with Rett Larson - Chines Women's Volleyball Strength CoachJohn did a quick interview with Chinese Women’s Volleyball strength coach Rett Larson on preparing them for the Rio Olympics and ultimately winning Gold.2018-01-1503 min
The Winning LeaderThe Performance Path To Olympic Gold- Rett LarsonClick Here To Leave A Review (takes 2 min) Take the FREE Winning Leader Assessment www.WinningLeader.io In this episode I have a conversation with Rett Larson, one of the modern day giants in the world of performance coaching. Rett was the performance coach for the Olympic Gold Medalists, the Women's Chinese Volleyball team and shares a ton of incredible insight into coaching athletes! 2017-02-0532 min
The Strength Coach Podcast195- Coaching in another culture- Rett Larson and Team China Highlights of Episode 195 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Rett Larson, former Velocity and EXOS Performance Coach, current VP for JuzPlay in China, is on to discuss: Working with Team China in the 2012 & 2016 Olympics Working in a different culture Applauding spectacular failures Over-coaching Mixing ages in training and so much more "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about Forum Thread - "Alternative to Bridging" Forum Thread- "2016-11-071h 30
CVASPS The PodcastThe CVASP Podcast Episode 23: Rett Larson-Chinese Volleyball/JUZPLAY: The Chinese SystemIn this edition of The Podcast I get to sit down and talk with Rett Larson. Rett’s resume is absolutely mind blowing, and among other things, now is working with the defending World Cup Champion Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team preparing them for Rio. In the 40 minute talk we go over his voyage from Richmond, VA to China, and working with the World Cup Championship Volleyball team. We then get into individual sports, and his time with China’s Diving team. Next he touches upon how early specialization is so important with the “big time” sports in China because of how tec...2016-03-0145 min