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The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 283: Nigel O'Hara - Kildare senior hurling coachThis episode's guest is Nigel O'Hara who is currently the Kildare senior hurling coach and formely the hurling coach to the Na Fianna senior hurlers who won their first ever Dublin senior hurling title last season (2023).
On this episode we discuss:
Nigel's background
Would Nigel ever considering completling a UFEA soccer course
Who have been Nigel's biggest coaching influence
I ask Nigel what is his coaching philosophy and principles
Nigel gives his take on games-based training and technical work
We discuss the game moments, set plays, and KPIs
We discuss defensive puck outs
How Nig...2024-07-311h 34
The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 278: Rob Jacobs - Shares his training systemThis episode see's the return of Rob Jacobs from Outlaw Strength.
As an international Lecturer/Coach and Published author, Rob has spent the last 21 years as a strength and conditioning coach. Coaching professional athletes, physique and bikini competitors, strongman competitors, title holders and World Champions in Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Judoka's for Team USA.
Rob has worked with a diverse range of athletes; coaching Olympians and medalists in the sports of Soccer, National Champions in Track & Field, and NFL athletes from the Bengals, Giants and Vikings. Proudly, he has coached over 31 a...2024-02-281h 36
The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 277: David Grey - Learnings from teaching, refinement of the model, and goals for 2024This episode see's the reture on David Grey.
David is the CEO of David Grey Rehab.
Originally an athlete himself, he was plagued with pain and injuries, and became very frustrated with the traditional “solutions” that were being offered.
Deciding to take matters into his own hands, David spent over 10 years travelling the world, learning from some of the best minds in the industry.
It became very clear to him that the traditional rehab model of isolated stretching and strengthening was a very poor and inefficient way of helping people.
Dav...2024-01-271h 17
The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 274: Joel Smith - skill acquisition and influencesThis episode see's the return of Joel Smith from Just Fly Sports.
Joel Smith, MS, CSCS is a NCAA Division I Strength Coach working in the PAC12 conference. He has been a track and field jumper and javelin thrower, track coach, strength coach, personal trainer, researcher, writer and lecturer in his 8 years in the professional field. His degrees in exercise science have been earned from Cedarville University in 2006 (BA) and Wisconsin LaCrosse (MS) in 2008. Prior to California, Joel was a track coach, strength coach and lecturer at Wilmington College of Ohio. During Joel’s coaching tenure at Wilming...2023-10-291h 01
Oxidative Potential Podcast#28 - Robbie Bourke - Wholistic Performance, Athletic Development, Psychology, TraumaOn this is episode is Robbie Bourke. Robbie is the host of the well known podcast All Things Strength and Wellness. Robbie is a wealth of knowledge in many areas in health and performance, as well as history. He has 15 years in the physical preparation realm coaching athletes on the floor, and is currently pursuing circadian biology research in academia for his path of earning a PhD . Links to RobbieTwitter: https://twitter.com/RobbieBourke?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Facebook: 2022-08-022h 56
Philosophical Weightlifting PodcastEp. 125: A Masterclass on Skill Acquisition w/Keith Davids (PhD), Kevin Cann, Robbie Bourke (part 2)This is an attempted continuation of part one, maybe the greatest podcast i've ever recorded, discusses skill acquisition and details often taken for granted in practice. I was honored to be joined by Keith Davids, a PhD and Professor of Motor Learning at Sheffield Hallam University, Kevin Cann (Coach of Precision Powerlifting Systems), and Robbie Bourke (host of the All Things Strength & Wellness podcast). Join us as we talk all things skill acquisition, differences in learning ability between individuals, specificity vs general training, and more!Enjoy.Keith's social:https://www.shu.ac.uk...2021-08-261h 44
Mike and Brooker Show#45 - Circadian biology, EMF & Psychology with Robbie BourkeThis week, Robbie Bourke returns to the Mike & Brooker show. Robbie is an S&C coach, nutritionist, physical therapist and educator based out of Dublin, Ireland. Robbie is also the host of All Things Strength & Wellness podcast. This is a continuation from our first conversation, the boys go off on a range of subjects from coaching, circadian biology, psychology, electromagnetic fields and more. Let us know what you think!2021-03-011h 20Mike and Brooker Show#43 - Robbie BourkeThis week on the Mike & Brooker show the boys are interviewed by Robbie Bourke. Robbie is a S&C coach, nutritionist, physical therapist and educator based out of Dublin, Ireland. Robbie is also the host of All Things Strength & Wellness podcast. A different type of show this week, Robbie asks the boys their opinions on a range of topics from coaching, psychology and philosophy. Let us know what you think!2021-02-161h 01
The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 238: Jason Feairheller - Multi-Directional Power developmentThis episodes guest is Jason Feairheller from Function & Strength.
When Jason began his training career, he had an interest in developing athletic speed and power, and over the past decade, that interest has turned into a passion. In addition to training, he has lectured on strength and conditioning as an adjunct professor at Immaculata University. Jason has been sought out for his knowledge and application for speed and power development. Jason has also been featured on several podcasts talking about his concept of Multidirectional Power. He has also contributed articles on speed training, as well as taught...2021-01-301h 00
The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 233: Greg Potter - Nutrition, stress, and sleepThis episodes guest sees the return of Greg Potter.
Greg was previously on episode 210.
Greg has a PhD in nutrition, circadian rhythms, sleep, and metabolism, and he is cofounder and Chief Science Officer of Resilient Nutrition, whose products we discuss in the show. He also works as a health and performance consultant and is a regular speaker at international health summits.
Highlights of Greg’s career include working with the US Naval Special Warfare, coaching a sprinter to four gold medals at the European Championships, helping two men break the World Record while ro...2020-08-3157 min
The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 232: Nick Winkelman - The Language of CoachingThis episode guest is Nick Winkelman.
Nick is head of athletic performance and science for the Irish Rugby Football Union. Nick was formerly the director of education for EXOS, and oversaw the speed and assessment component of their combine development program. Nick is an internationally recognized speaker, and has his Ph.D with a focus on motor learning and sprinting. Nick also has an anticipated upcoming book called “The Language of Coaching” where he goes in detail on his learnings and methods on the impact that communication has on an athlete’s ability to learn and perform movements...2020-07-301h 02
The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 231: Shawn Sherman and Dan Fichter - Square 1 system and optimizing performanceThis episode's guests are Shawn Sherman and Dan Fichter.
Shawn earned his Exercise and Sport Science degree from Penn State University and operates a private practice in Western Springs, Illinois. Over the years, Shawn has held numerous industry certifications and therefore understands what and how the conventionalists think and believe. Over the past 25 years, his understanding of movement has evolved from that of an apprentice level to a level of mastery by continually seeking answers to his questions. Because he now intimately and thoroughly understands the most basic components of movement, he brings an unparalleled perspective to...2020-06-291h 27
The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 230: Pat Davidson - Life, Rethinking the Big Patterns 2.0, mastery, objective metrics for training, his new book, asking for feedback, body composition goals, learning and retention.He's back - Enjoy!
On this episode:
We catch up with each other
We talk about Rethinking the Big Patterns 2.0
We talk about creating content and mastering a topic
Pat speaks about his potential partnership with Keiser
I ask Pat about his next book
We discuss about receiving feedback from the people in your close circle
I ask Pat about his Body Comp goals
We discuss learning, recall, and retention
We talk about about the NFL at the time of this recording
This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as...2020-05-312h 35
The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 229: Derek Hansen - Creating a Sustainable Culture of Speed Within an OrganizationThis episodes see's the return of Derek Hansen from sprintcoach.com and strengthpowerspeed.com
Derek was previously on episode 211.
Derek is an International Sport Performance Consultant that has been working with athletes of all ages and abilities in speed, strength and power sports since 1988. His coaching career started in Track and Field, providing instruction to sprinters of all ages eventually working with collegiate sprinters, hurdlers and jumpers. His career evolved rapidly working closely with some of the top performers in the world as a coach and a consultant – including Olympic medalists, world record holders, Canadian Nat...2020-04-291h 07
The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 228: Cal Dietz and Chris Korfist on RPR, injury, foot training, and periodizationThis episodes sees the return of Chris Korfist and Cal Dietz.
The guys were previously on the episode 215 along with JL Holdsworth to discuss RPR.
Unlike most facilities who are staffed by young coaches who rely on their recent playing career and “cool” factor, Slow Guy Speed School is staffed by Chris Korfist, a “sprint guru” with an international following.
With over 55 all-state sprinters and countless other high school all-state athletes, and over 20 years experience, he knows what is appropriate for the athlete in the room and not so concerned about what the pros are d...2020-03-311h 43
The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 227: Denis Logan - Embracing the journey from EXOS, to the NFL, to Pro RugbyThis episodes guest is Denis Logan.
Denis Logan joined Munster Rugby as Head of Athletic Performance in May 2018.
He previously worked as an assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach with the NFL’s Cleveland Browns and has worked with elite athletes for over a decade.
Prior to his time with the Cleveland Browns, the New York native was Director of Performance for the US Pro Sports division of EXOS where he worked with professional and elite athletes from a diversity of sports, including American football and Olympic events.
While at EX...2020-02-291h 52
The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 226: Brandon Marcello - The life of a high performance sports consultantThis episodes guest is Brandon Marcello
With over 20-years experience in the performance enhancement industry, Brandon Marcello, PhD brings innovation, education, and proven application to the worlds of sports performance, health, fitness, and wellness.
Originally from Sarasota, FL, Marcello has worked in the professional, Olympic and top collegiate settings. He has also served as a consultant to various organizations and media groups.
Having extensive involvement in both the applied and research worlds, he has implemented successful, high-performance training programs for professional, Olympic and collegiate athletes.
For the last 22 years...2020-01-301h 03
The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 225: Leo Ryan - All Things BreathingThis episodes guest is Leo Ryan from Innate Strength.
Leo Ryan is a Health Performance and Breathing Specialist and the founder of Innate-Strength.com. Leo has studied athletic training, health and breathing since healing himself of asthma in 2004 with the Buteyko Method. After graduating with an MSc from University College Dublin, he continued to educate himself prolifically throughout his professional career in Ireland and internationally. He has attained multiple diplomas and certificates from much elite personal training, physical therapy and breathing schools including Dip. Buteyko Method, Wim Hof Instructor, Oxygen Advantage Instructor, Fascial Stretch Therapist...2019-12-312h 12
The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 224: Paudie Roche - LTAD, coaching, and life!This episodes guest is Paudie Roche!
Paudie Roche is the Head Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach for Arsenal Football club, a position he has held for the past 3 seasons. For 3 years prior to this he was the Lead U.9-U.16 coach and was instrumental in the development and implementation of the Physical Development Framework for the Academy. Currently he leads the physical development programme for the U.18 and U.23 squads and works alongside 3 Strength & Conditioning coaches to implement an industry leading programme.
Prior to working at Arsenal Paudie gained considerable experience in a number...2019-11-251h 51
The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 223: Dan Baker PhD - LTAD and the coaching professionThis episodes guest is the man, the myth, the legend that is Dan Baker!
Dr. Dan Baker is currently the president of the Australian Strength & Conditioning Association. Previously, Dan had been the strength and power training coach for the World Famous Brisbane Broncos Rugby League team for 20 years, leading them to 4 titles.
Not limited to just one organization, Dan has an extensive coaching career working with the Queensland Reds Rugby Union team, as well as coaching elite athletes in mixed marital arts (cage fighting), diving, soccer, netball, track & field and of course, powerlifting.
2019-10-291h 35
The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 222: Mike Potenza - Optimizing Adaptation and PerformanceThis episodes guest is Mike Potenza.
Mike is the Strength and Conditioning coach for the San Jose Sharks and Owner/Partner Tactical Fitness and Performance.
Mike along with Kevin Neeld and James LaValle are releasing their educational product "Optimizing Adaptation and Performance", which goes on sale 29/10/19.
On this episode:
Mike gives us his background
Why did Mike, Jim and Kevin produce "Optimizing Adaptation and Performance"
I ask Mike how many times a year is he looking at his athletes blood chemistry
I ask Mike how has Jim LaValles work influenced his...2019-10-2645 min
The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 221: Pat Davidson - What more do I need to say!What more do I need to say....?
He's back - Enjoy!
On this episode:
We catch up with each other
We talk about polyvagal theory and cutting bodyweight
We talk about jaw development and evolution
We discuss Pats body composition goals
We speak about doing things out of spite!
We speak about subconscious judgement
I ask Pat what is he currently working on - here we speak about ReThinking Big Patterns 2
I ask Pat what is he currently reading
We briefly speak about neurotyping and the discussion Pat had with Mike Israetel and Christian Thib...2019-10-161h 23
The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 220: Greg Schiable - A rehabilitation philosophy and systemThis episode’s guest is Greg Schiable from On Track Physiotherapy and Sportsrehabexpert.com
Greg Schaible is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Owner of On Track Physiotherapy. and Owner of the online educational resource for sports and orthopedic clinician's Sports Rehab Expert.
Dr. Schaible attended The University of Findlay where he earned his Doctorate of Physical.
While attending the University of Findlay, he competed as an athlete in both Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field, where he earned honors as a 5x Division II All-American and a 6x Divi...2019-09-301h 10
The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 219: Matt Maruca - Part 2 - Matt's health journeyThis episode is a Part 2 Matt Maruca from Ra Optics and mattmaruca.com
Click here to get Matt's full bio.
Link to Part 1 - Episode 218: Episode 218: Matt Maruca - Part 1 - Matt’s health journey
On this episode:
We continue to talk about Matt's health journey
Matt's shares with us his student exchange trip to Bosnia
I ask Matt has he ever felt like he doesn't fit in the world
I ask Matt if he was in charge of improving the health and well-being of the world, what would he put in place...2019-09-281h 18The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 218: Matt Maruca - Part 1 - Matt's health journeyThis episodes guest is Matt Maruca from Ra Optics and mattmaruca.com
Click here to get Matt's full bio.
On this episode Matt and I discuss:
Matt's background
Jack Kruse's influence on Matt
How Jack puts his message out to the masses
The hierarchy of science
More into Matt's background
We discuss beneficial vs detrimental habits
Mitochondrial adaptations to resistance training
We discuss the importance of how to deliver your message
Matt's student exchange to Bosnia
How Matt first met Jack
Matt shares his 6 essential health steps
I ask Matt about his...2019-09-192h 01
The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 217: Bill Hartman - What is optimal movement, the future of continuing education, and how to learnThis episodes guest is Bill Hartman from billhartmanpt.com and IFAST
Bill is an individual who is extremely important to me. He is a mentor, a friend, and someone who I have immense amount of respect, admiration and love for.
My time with Bill, his wife Lisa, their dog Paxton and the entire IFAST and Intensive 2.0 family at Intensive 2.0 in September 2018 was one of the best experiences of my life so far, and for that I am forever grateful to Bill.
You can here about my entire experience at the Intensive 2.0 in episode 186 he...2019-09-081h 41
The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 216: Dr. Tommy Wood - Optimizing health and longevityThis episodes guest is Dr. Tommy Wood from Nourish Balance Thrive and Physicians for Ancestral Health.
Tommy Wood is a Senior Fellow in the Pediatrics Department at the University of Washington, and Chief Scientific Officer of Nourish Balance Thrive, an online-based company using advanced biochemical testing to optimize performance in athletes.
Tommy was born in the US to Icelandic and British parents (which means he has three passports in two different names). He was predominantly raised in the UK, but also spent periods of time at school in Iceland, Germany, and France. Tommy r...2019-07-231h 38The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 215: Chris Korfist, Cal Dietz, and JL Holdsworth - Reflexive Performance Reset (RPR)This episodes guests are Chris Korfist, J.L. Holdsworth, and Cal Dietz.
Unlike most facilities who are staffed by young coaches who rely on their recent playing career and “cool” factor, Slow Guy Speed School is staffed by Chris Korfist, a “sprint guru” with an international following.
With over 55 all-state sprinters and countless other high school all-state athletes, and over 20 years experience, he knows what is appropriate for the athlete in the room and not so concerned about what the pros are doing or someone else journey to where they got.
In fact...2019-07-131h 24The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 214: Mladen Jovanović - HIIT training, unpredictability, and agile periodizationThis episodes guest sees the reuturn of Mladen Jovanović from complementarytraining.net.
Mladen is a physical preparation coach from Belgrade, Serbia, grew up in Pula, Croatia (which he considers his home town). He was involved in physical preparation of professional, amateur and recreational athletes of various ages in sports, such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, martial arts and tennis.
In his free time he trains Boxing/MMA and lift (sometimes heavy), along with reading about statistics and learning R programming language. Some consider him an Excel wizard. He is also interested in predictive analytics/ma...2019-07-101h 55The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 213: Maggie Downie - Movement as medicineThis episode guest is Maggie Downie from Personal Euphoria
Maggie Downie is a Pilates Instructor and the owner of Personal Euphoria. She has a B.A in history from Eastern Connecticut State
University and has studied Pilates since 2002. She is certified in Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Mat Pilates through STOTT Pilates. Maggie has trained in Pilates for breast cancer rehabilitation and Pilates for pre and post-natal clients, Pilates Equipment as well as injuries and special populations. She has also taken classes and trained under Pilates Elders Mary Bowen, Ron Fletcher, Jay Grimes, and Lolita San...2019-05-302h 07The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 212: Greg Lehman - Pain ScienceThis episodes guest is Greg Lehman.
Greg is a physiotherapist, chiropractor and strength and conditioning specialist treating musculoskeletal disorders within a biopsychosocial model.
Greg currently teaches two 2-day continuing education courses to health and fitness professionals through out the world. Reconciling Biomechanics with Pain Science and Running Resiliency have been taught more than 60 times in more than 40 locations world wide.
You can read Greg's full bio here.
On this episode Greg and I discuss:
Greg's background
Why Greg went back to physiotherapy school after becoming a chiropractor
Greg's inf...2019-05-251h 21The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 211: Derek Hansen - The life of a high performance sport consultantThis episodes guest is Derek Hansen from sprintcoach.com and strengthpowerspeed.com
Derek is an International Sport Performance Consultant that has been working with athletes of all ages and abilities in speed, strength and power sports since 1988. His coaching career started in Track and Field, providing instruction to sprinters of all ages eventually working with collegiate sprinters, hurdlers and jumpers. His career evolved rapidly working closely with some of the top performers in the world as a coach and a consultant – including Olympic medalists, world record holders, Canadian National team athletes, and professional athletes from numerous sports. He...2019-05-091h 52The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 210: Greg Potter - Circadian Rhythm masterclassThis episodes guest is Greg Potter from Humanos.me
Greg Potter's PhD work at the University of Leeds on sleep, diet, and metabolic health was featured by the likes of the BBC World Service, the Washington Post, and Reuters. Greg has a BSc and an MSc in Exercise Physiology from Loughborough University, where he coached a sprinter to four gold medals at the European Championships. Greg has also worked with groups such as The United States Naval Special Warfare Command on health and performance optimisation.
Greg also likes science, mountains, diving, sunshine, techno, and...2019-04-301h 33The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 209: Dr. Ian Dunican - Sleep and Performance - Part 2 - sleep cycles, caffeine, and sleep disordersThis episodes is Part 2 of my discussion with Dr. Ian Dunican from Sleep4Performance.com.
For Part 1: Click here
Ian has over 20 years international professional experience in health, safety and improvement within military, mining, rail, oil & gas and utilities. His work draws on his background in the military, the resources sector, utilities, rail industries and with elite sporting organisations.
Ian has worked with major mining companies to develop fatigue risk management strategies and systems requiring the quantification, analysis and interpretation of multiple data streams to support health, safety, financial strength and productivity. Ian ha...2019-04-261h 19The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 208: Dr. Ian Dunican - Sleep and Performance - Part 1This episodes guest is Dr. Ian Dunican from Sleep4Performance.com.
Ian has over 20 years international professional experience in health, safety and improvement within military, mining, rail, oil & gas and utilities. His work draws on his background in the military, the resources sector, utilities, rail industries and with elite sporting organisations.
Ian has worked with major mining companies to develop fatigue risk management strategies and systems requiring the quantification, analysis and interpretation of multiple data streams to support health, safety, financial strength and productivity. Ian has led and guided projects all over the...2019-04-141h 11The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 207: Pat Davidson - Allostasis, sport vs health, humans and our animal instincts, and 2019 and beyond!What more do I need to say....?
He's back - Enjoy!
On this episode Pat and I discussed:
Whats new with Pat
We discuss how humans allostatic ability has decrease in the modern world leading to an increase risk of injury, disease, and sickness
I ask Pat to share his thoughts on sport vs health, and what does he define as health?
I ask Pat how he measures V02max
I ask Pat for his thoughts psychological health
I ask Pats for his thoughts on why humans need to be able to express their...2019-04-071h 22The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 206: Nicole Rodriguez - Long Term Athletic Development and getting out of your comfort zoneThis episodes guest see's the return of Nicole Rodriguez, who was previously on episode 28.
Nicole is someone who has had a massive impact in my life and coaching career. She was my head coach when I intern at Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning back in 2009 and someone who I have always considered as a mentor and close friend. To me, Nicole is one of the finest coaches I have ever worked with within physical preparation profession.
Nicole is a Human Performance Coach who serves American and International teams/organizations. She is currently living and consulting i...2019-03-301h 27The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 205: Shawn Myszka (aka - The Movement Miyagi) - All things skill acquisition and movement masteryThis episodes guest is with another brother from another mother of mine - Shawn Myszka - aka. The Movement Miygai!!
Shawn Myszka is the Pro Performance Director of Explosive Edge Athletics in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he is entrusted with the personal consulting of countless NFL players who seek him out to take their performance to the limits of their potential. Shawn is a former National-level competitive bodybuilder who has become a sought-after clinician and leader in the field of sport-specific power development, the transfer of training to sport performance, and developing mastery in the movement...2019-03-222h 02The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 204: Ian McKeown - Physical preparation for Aussies Rules and the importance of movement qualityThis episodes guest is Ian McKeown from Port Adelaide Football Club, in Australia.
Ian is the Head of Athletic Development at Port Adelaide, balancing the complex interaction of injury prevention, long term athlete development, athletic performance and elite S+C coaching.
On this episode Ian and I discuss:
Macker's background
I ask Mackers why did he decide to go to Australia?
I ask Mackers who have been his biggest personal and professional influences
I ask Mackers, what are the good and not so good things that he currently sees within the sports p...2019-03-171h 26The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 203: Leanne Venier - Light therapy, overcoming adversity, and how to attain flow statesThis episodes guest is Leanne Venier from catalyticcolor.com.
On this episode Leanne and I discuss:
Leanne's background
I ask Leanne why did she move to Italy?
I ask Leanne to share with us the healing properties of light and how she deals we skeptics?
I ask Leanne to explain the different wavelengths of the different light spectrum's
I ask Leanne about her thoughts on electro-magnetic frequencies (EMFs)
I ask Leanne to discuss how different light spectrum's treat different diseases
Leanne and I discuss the importance of adversity in helping us grow as human beings
I a...2019-03-092h 50The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 202: Scott Mendelson - Nutrition and training strategies to optimize health and body compositionThis episodes guest Scott Mendelson for Infinity Fitness.
On this episode Scott and I discuss:
Scott's background
We discuss nutritional periodization
I ask Scott about the validity and reliability of food allergy testing
I ask Scott what are the first steps he takes with a client who has reached a plateau with their nutrition
I ask Scott are elimination diets still the best method to deal with food intolerance's and allergies
I ask Scott to share with us how he works with his online clients
I ask Scott how does he monitor his cl...2019-02-271h 40The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 201: Todd Bumgardner - Understanding human behavior and how to develop communication skillsThis episodes guest is Todd Bumgardner from Toddbumgardner.com, Beyond Strength Performance ,and Strength Fraction.
Todd is a fitness coach, writer, business owner, and outdoorsman from the woods and ridges of Central Pennsylvania. He currently lives in Virginia where he co-owns and operates Beyond Strength Performance NOVA--a training gym that features semi-private, group, and personal training. He's also the co-founder, and lead, at Strength Faction--an online coaching and mentoring program designed and committed to helping fitness coaches grow personally and professionally by improving their self-care to avoid burnout and providing them with the program design, coaching, an...2019-02-211h 08The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 200: Zac Cupples - Optimizing human performance, the importance of communication skills, and an awesome Ronald Reagan impressionThis episodes guest is my man Zac Cupples.
Zac graduated from St. Ambrose University with a Doctor of Physical therapy in 2011, completing an orthopedic residency in 2013 to attain his OCS. He is a certified strength and conditioning coach (CSCS), and has spent a bulk of his career studying and becoming certified in various lines of thought (Postural Restoration, FMS, SFMA, Dry Needling, Precision Nutrition, Certified Speed and Agility Coach, and many more).
You can check out Zacs full bio here.
On this episode Zac and I discuss:
Zac's background
What a...2019-02-131h 50The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 199: Val Nasedkin - Learning, HRV, and Windows of TrainabilityThis episodes guest is Val Nasedkin of Omegawave.
Val Nasedkin is the Co-Founder & Vice President of Business Development for Omegawave, a company that merges the fields of neurology, cardiology, and exercise physiology with mobile computer technology. Using EKG, HRV, and DC potential measurements, Omegawave devices offer sports-specific outputs on readiness to train and guidance for achieving specific physiological adaptations. Their technology has been used by multiple Olympic Federations; premier soccer teams such as FC Barcelona; teams from the NFL, MLS and NHL; and various other leading sports organizations.
As a former elite athlete and coach wi...2019-02-061h 18The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 198: Elliott Richardson - Building a High Performance Program from the Ground up, MSc at St. Mary's University, and How to get more from less in the weight-room!This episodes guest is Elliott Richardson who is the head physical preparation coach at Acadia University.
Elliott is entering his third full year as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Acadia University. He is a graduate of Acadia’s Kinesiology Program before going on to play 3 years in the CFL. As an undersized athlete he attributes much of his success to the enhancement of his athletic abilities through year round training. More importantly the lessons that year round physical preparation taught him are the cornerstones of the philosophies he is looking to impart on current at...2019-01-311h 41The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 197: Tim DiFrancesco - Professional sports, coaching burn-out, happiness, and fulfillmentThis episodes guest is Tim DiFrancesco from TD Athletes Edge.
Tim DiFrancesco PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS, spent 6 seasons as a head strength and conditioning coach in the NBA and is a renowned thought leader in sports medicine and athletic performance. He is the founder of TD Athletes Edge.
On this episode Tim and I discussed:
Tim gives us an his background
I ask Tim what was his mind-set like when he took the role with the Bakersfield Jam
I ask Tim to share with us his whole experience working in professional bas...2019-01-0759 minThe Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 196: Mike Reinold & Kiefer Lammi from Champion Physical Therapy & PerformanceThis episodes guests are Mike Reinold and Kiefer Lammi from Champion Physical Therapy and Performance.
Mike is considered a world-renowned leader in the field of sports medicine, rehabilitation, fitness, and sports performance. As a physical therapist and certified strength and conditioning specialist, Mike uses his background in sport biomechanics, movement quality, muscles imbalances, and manual therapy to specialize in all aspects of human performance. He has worked extensively with a variety of professional athletes with emphasis on the care of throwing injuries in baseball players.
Mike specializes in all sports and orthopedic injuries...2018-12-311h 08The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 195: Fergus Connolly - Developing a High Performance EnvironmentThis episode sees the return of Fergus Connolly, who was previously on the podcast back in episode 151.
Dr. Fergus Connolly is one of the world’s foremost human performance thought leaders and influencers, and has applied performance science with leading sports, military, and business teams. He is the only coach to have full times roles in every major sport, including soccer (Liverpool, Bolton Wanderers), professional and college football (San Francisco 49s and University of Michigan) and rugby (Welsh national team).
On this episode Fergus and I discuss:
Fergus shares with us whats ne...2018-12-191h 28The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 194: Dr. Jack Kruse - Light, water, magnetism, mitochondria, and getting your message out therehis episodes guest if Dr. Jack Kruse from jackkruse.com.
Dr. Jack Kruse is a respected neurosurgeon and CEO of Optimized Life, a health and wellness company dedicated to helping patients avoid the healthcare burdens we typically encounter as we age. He is currently in private practice in the Gulf South.
As a neurosurgeon, Dr. Kruse’s research has been published in respected dental and medical journals. His popular blog, www.JackKruse.com, gets over 250,000 unique worldwide visitors per month from countries like Australia, Germany, Russia, and Zambia (Africa).
On...2018-12-141h 56The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 193: Evan Peikon - Training philosophy, training systems, periodization, energy system development,and much more!This episodes guests is Evan Peikon from Training Think Tank.
Evan Peikon is a coach, physiologist, and educator at the Training Think Tank HQ in Atlanta, GA. He has experience working with athletes onsite and remotely across the US and internationally. He shares his knowledge and training philosophy via the Training Think Tank educational courses as well as in his daily writings on IG @Evan_Peikon.
On this episode Evan and I discussed:
Evan gives us a brief background and introduction
We discuss health vs performance
I ask Evan about his influences
I ask Eva...2018-12-102h 23The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 192: Max Schmarzo - Biometrics, Sport Science, and Human PerformanceThis episode's guest see's the return of my man Max Schmarzo from Strong by Science.
Max is the Director of Sport Science and Research at Resilience Code, Chief Science Officer of Exsurgo Technologies and founder of StrongbyScience. He has written two books, "Applied Principles of Optimal Power Development" and "Isometrics for Performance".
Max was previous on the podcast with Matt Van Dyke back on episode 172.
On this episode Max and I discussed:
Max gives us an update
Max talks to us about the gtech technologies available from Exsurgo and his trip to Br...2018-12-052h 03The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 191: Mike Guadango - Coaching, business, learning, and life lessonsThis episodes guest is Mike Guadango from Freak Strength.
Mike is currently a coach, writer & owner at Freak Strength and has been coaching for over 10 years. He has coached many levels of athletes from NFL, MLB, NBA, MLL, Rugby League, Rugby Union and Olympic medalists to pre-pubescent athletes. He has also consulted for high caliber athletes and coaches worldwide. He has worked with 10+ NFL Super bowl Champs, 10+ All-Pro/Pro-bowl selections, 5+ College National Champions, 10+ Division 1A All-Americans, 20+ Collegiate All-Americans & players from every Division 1 conference.
On this episode Mike and I discuss:
Mike's background & Influences
I ask...2018-11-301h 27The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 190: Dr. Ben House - Optimizing TestosteroneThis episodes guest is Dr. Ben House from Functional Medicine Costa Rica.
This is Ben's second appearance on the ATSW podcast, having been previously on the show back on episode 119.
Functional Medicine Practitioner (CFMP). House was accepted to medical school without an undergraduate degree, but rescinded because during this time his father was fighting for his life with debilitating diverticulitis. The conventional medical model prescribed him pain killers, antibiotics, saltine crackers, and white bread. This pushed House to question the sick care model and look for the underlying lifestyle and dietary factors that could be...2018-11-281h 16The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 189 - Pat Davidson - Intensive 1.0, Cells to Performance, and Wheeler Ranch RetreatPat is back!
And the audio is amazing with this episode.
On this episode Pat and I discussed:
Whats new with Pat
Pat shares with us how he got on at Bill Hartman's Intensive 1.0
Pat also shares with us how he got on at the "Cells to Performance" seminar that Aaron Davis and Pat Estes from Train Adapt Evolve put on
I ask Pat will he changed anything about his programming from what he learned from the Intensive and Cells to Performance
I ask Pat to explain what the Spiro-Tiger is
I ask Pat abo...2018-11-241h 04The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 188: Brad Schoenfeld - All Things HypertrophyThis episodes guest is Dr. Brad Scheonfeld.
Brad is an assistant professor in the exercise science department at Lehman College in the Bronx, NY, and acts as director of their human performance laboratory.
Brad earned his masters degree in kinesiology/exercise science from the University of Texas and his PhD at Rocky Mountain University where his dissertation focused on elucidating the mechanisms of muscle hypertrophy and their application to resistance training. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed research articles on exercise and sports nutrition, many in high impact factor journals, as well as several textbook chapters...2018-11-1658 minThe Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 187: Dr. Andy Galpin - Life, Fibre Typing, and Sport ScienceThis episodes guest is Dr. Andy Galpin.
Andy is a tenured Professor in the Center for Sport Performance at CSU Fullerton.
Andy has a degree in Exercise Science, a Masters degrees in Human Movement Sciences, and a PhD Human Bioenergetics.
He now focuses his attention on teaching classes (Sports Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Designing Exercise Programs, Applied Strength and Conditioning, Athlete Assessment and Measurement, etc.) and running the BMEP lab (which studies the acute responses and chronic adaptations of human skeletal muscle in response to high force/velocity/power and fatiguing exercise from the...2018-11-111h 14The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 186: My Experience at Bill Hartman's Intensive 2.0!This episode is a solo episode with yours truly.
On this episode I share with you my entire experience at Bill Hartman's Intensive 2.0.
Enjoy!
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
People and Resources Mentioned:
Bill Hartman
Mike Robertson
Michelle Boland
Dan Sanzo
Iordan Krouchev
Anthony Blubello
Anthony Iannarino
Mike DeMille
Stephen Laflamme
Keaton Worland
James Fitzgerald
Mike Boyle2018-11-051h 02The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 185: Alex Viada - Hybrid (Concurrent) Training MasterclassThis episode's guest is Alex Viada from Complete Human Performance.
Alex Viada, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and USA Triathlon Coach, is the founder and co-owner of Complete Human Performance. A lifelong athlete, he has participated and competed in nearly every sport imaginable (some with greater success than others), since being dragged to his first swim meet when he was four years old.
Alex has close to 13 years of personal training and coaching experience with over 300 athletes of all ages and levels, in sports ranging from bodybuilding to ultra running to triathlon...2018-10-311h 43The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 184: Pat Davidson - Whats New? MASS 3, Reckoning 2, and Costa Rica RetreatFirstly - My audio sucks dick on this episode - I was in between laptops at the time and the audio on my end didn't come out great. I fucked up the mic set up. Pat is crystal clear, and really that's all that matters.
Also you will hear me chopping some vegetables for a few minutes mid-way through the episode (27:00 to approximately 38:00) and because I was unaware of how the laptop I was using at the time was functioning regarding the audio set up - it picked up the sound of me preparing my meal. But...2018-10-291h 15The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 183: Ryan Banta - Lessons Learned from Track and Field LegendsThis episodes guess is Coach and Author Ryan Banta.
Ryan is a successful high school coach at Parkway Central High School, MO, USA. Ryan is a USATF level II coach in the sprints, hurdles, relays, and endurance and also a USTFCCCA track and field technical coaching certification. You can read through Ryans full Bio Below:
Academic Education:
• Enrolled in Master of Education in educational, school and counseling psychology with an emphasis in positive coaching at University of Missouri in Columbia Missouri
• Teacher’s Certification from University of Missouri in St. Louis
• Bachelor...2018-10-021h 07The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 182: James Smith - Culture, Coaching Competence, and Maslow's Hierarchy of NeedsConsultant James Smith from Global Sport Concepts is back on with me for his monthly interview on the ATSW podcast.
In this episode James and I discuss culture, coaching competence, and Maslows Hierarchy of Needs within the Governing Dynamics of Coaching
As always this was another excellent episode with James.
Enjoy my friends.
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
You can connect with James for consulting services here.
James' outstanding books can be found here also.
James Website
2018-09-3050 minThe Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 181: Charlie Weingroff - T=R3, Snow Globe Models, The Essentially Components for Successful Performance, and the Four Windows of PerformanceThis episodes guest is Charlie Weingroff.
Charlie needs no introduction as this is his fourth time on the podcast. See the show notes for our previous 3 interviews.
On this episode Charlie and I discuss:
Whats new with Charlie
I ask Charlie if he was offered an NFL Position would he accept it?
Charlie tells us about his average working day
I ask Charlie to discuss three main topics that he covered in T=R3 - The snowglobe, the 6 components to consider for sports mastery, and the 4 windows of success
Charlie discusses how s...2018-09-271h 43The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 180: Aaron Davis - Bioenergetics MasterclassThis episodes guest is Aaron Davis from Train Adapt Evolve.
Aaron Davis is a Sports Performance/Health Coach with 10 years experience coaching athletes and teams across multiple sports. Utilizing multiple diagnostic technologies and labs, Davis firmly believes health and performance go hand in hand. He is a constant student of sports performance and health – drawing upon knowledge from leading experts in the field. Davis coaches athletes in the Austin, Texas area as well as international and US athletes remotely. He shares his experiences and training philosophy speaking at seminars and writing for Train. Adapt. Evolve.
2018-09-261h 59The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 179: Dan John - Life Lessons from the Hotel RoomThis episodes guest is with the man himself Dan John.
Dan really needs no introduction. But here is a little background information, anyway:
Dan John has spent his life with one foot in the world of lifting and throwing, and the other foot in academia. An All-American discus thrower, Dan has also competed at the highest levels of Olympic lifting, Highland Games and the Weight Pentathlon, an event in which he holds the American record.
Dan spends his work life blending weekly workshops and lectures with full-time writing, and is also an online r...2018-09-231h 36The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 178: James Smith - Long Term Athlete (Sports) DevelopmentConsultant James Smith from Global Sport Concepts is back on with me for his monthly interview on the ATSW podcast.
In this episode James and I discuss Long Term Athlete (Sports) Development.
As always this was another excellent episode with James.
Enjoy my friends.
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
You can connect with James for consulting services here.
James' outstanding books can be found here also.
James Website
James Twitter
Show S...2018-08-311h 05The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 177: Pat Davidson - PRI Interdisciplinary Integration Symposium, Philip Beach, Polyvagal Theory, FRC, and The Reckoning 2Davidson is back on BABY!
On this episode Pat and I discussed:
Whats new with him
Pat shares with us how his talk at the PRI Interdisciplinary Integration Symposium went, and what he took away from Philp Beaches' Presentation at the same symposium
Pat and I discuss rest postures, polyvagal theory and sleep
I discuss with Pat how a lack of movement variability can lead to a decrease in overall robustness which can increase injury risk and also how a lack in movement variability can decrease movement affordances and how this will inhibit skill acquisition and mo...2018-08-251h 03The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 176: Pat Davidson - MASS 2 - Judgement Day - Part 5PART 5 Peeps (for you Cam)!!
Pat and I are back with Part 5 in our MASS 2 series.
You can check out Part 1 - here, Part 2 - here, Part 3 - here, Part 4 - here.
On this episode Pat and I discuss:
Pat gives us an update on whats new
Pat and I have a discussion about deadlifting mechanices and body types
Pat discribes what it was like to personally complete MASS 2
Pat and I discuss the 20:40 day in Phase 2
We discuss the Tri-Phase day within Phase 2 and we get into a discussion on how isometric...2018-08-151h 21The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 175: James Smith - Moral Character and its Importance in Sports Preparation and PerformanceConsultant James Smith from Global Sport Concepts is back on with me for his monthly interview on the ATSW podcast.
In this episode James and I discuss moral character which is a topic covered in his book "The Governing Dynamics of Coaching", and its importance within high performance sports.
As always this was another excellent episode with James.
Enjoy my friends.
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
You can connect with James for consulting services here.
James' outstanding books can be fou...2018-07-301h 00The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 174: James Smith - The After Action Review (AAR) and its use in Sport PreparationSports performance consultant James Smith from Global Sport Concepts is back on with me for his monthly interview on the ATSW podcast.
In this episode James and I discuss the After Action Review concept covered in his book "The Governing Dynamics of Coaching", and how this can be applied within a high performance organization within sports.
As always this was another excellent episode with James.
Enjoy my friends.
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
You can connect with James for consulting services here...2018-06-3054 minThe Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 173: James Smith - Response to Jamie Hamilton's article - Decoding James Smith's MessageSports performance consultant James Smith from Global Sport Concepts is back on with me for his monthly interview on the ATSW podcast.
In this episode James responds to an article written by Jamie Hamilton. In his article "Decoding James Smith's Message" Jamie shares some of his criticisms with some of James (Smith's) concepts on sports preparation.
As always this was another excellent episode with James.
This is definitely another one of my favorites epsiodes to date.
Enjoy my friends.
Stay Strong,
RB
2018-05-311h 39The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 172: Matt Van Dyke and Max Schmarzo - Isometrics for PerformanceThis episodes guests are Matt Van Dyke form Van Dyke Strength.com and Max Schmarzo from Stronger by Science
Matt Van Dyke is the Associate Director of Applied Sports Science at the University of Texas. With the Longhorns, Matt is responsible for the complete oversight of the football team in regards to the management of training loads and recovery modalities implemented to each individual athlete in order to maximize performance and readiness. You can get his full Bio here.
Max is the Director of Sport Science and Research at Resilience Code, Chief Science Officer of...2018-05-282h 00The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 171: Dominic Munnelly - How to live, train, and find purposeThis episodes guest is with my very good friend and fellow Irishman Dominic Munnelly.
Dominic is one of Ireland’s leading personal trainers having worked in the business for over 20 years. He has supported many clients on their health and fitness journey advising them on training, nutrition, mobility and wellness and in the process helped people lose weight, get fit and lead a happier and healthier life. His background is Sports Science and as well as training clients, he co-owns a gym in Kildare with his brother. He is considered a leading authority on fitness and has ap...2018-05-231h 15The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 170: Pat Davidson - MASS 2 - Judgement Day - Part 4PART 4 BABY!!
Pat and I are back with Part 4 in our MASS 2 series.
You can check out Part 1 - here, Part 2 - here, Part 3 - here.
On this episode Pat and I discuss:
Pat gives us an update on whats new
Pat fills us in about his hope to open his own facility and also speaks about a power metric device he is working on to measure an individuals work output in training
Pat fills us in on his speaking engagements that he had coming up at the time of this recording
Pat an...2018-05-211h 25The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 169: James Smith - Desegregating Sports Preparation, and Psychological Preparation revisitedSports performance consultant James Smith from Global Sport Concepts is back on with me for his monthly interview on the ATSW podcast.
We were meant to talk about physical preparation for military operations, but we ending up having an incredible conversion on the importance of desegregating sports preparation and we also revisited the topic psychological preparation.
As always this was another excellent episode with James.
This is definitely another one of my favorites epsiodes to date.
Enjoy my friends.
Stay Strong,
RB
2018-04-301h 51The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 168: Jason Hettler - Strength, Power, and Speed Development for Elite Track and Sport AthletesThis episodes guest is Jason Hettler from Altis.
Jason is the Lead Strength & Power Coach at ALTIS. He holds his BSc. Exercise Science from Grand Valley State University. Jasin's previous experience includes work within the Olympic Strength & Conditioning department at Western Michigan University. Join the conversation with Jason via Twitter (@jhettler24) or his website Hettler Performance.
On this episode Jason and I discuss:
Jasons Background and Influences
What are the good and not so good things that Jason currently see's with the physical preparation profession, and what solutions would he offer for th...2018-04-251h 30The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 167: Mike Tuchscherer - Overcoming the limiting factors of maximum strength development, the Bondarchuk system for powerlifting, and much more!This episodes guest is Mike Tuchscherer.
Mike is back on for a third time on the ATSW podcast.
Mike has previously been on thepodcast in episodes 57 and 113
On this episode Mike and I discuss:
My Masters physiology essay assignment titled - "The physiological adaptations and determinants of maximum strength development in powerlifers"
I ask Mike for his input and his thoughts around the determinants of maximum strength development and how one would try to overcome these limiting factors
Here we speak about - Intra and intermuscular coordination, neural inhibition, stretch-shorthening-cycle (SSC), hypertrophy, nut...2018-04-221h 55The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 166: Pat Davidson - MASS 2 - Judgement Day - Part 3And we're BACK!!!!
Pat and I are back with Part 3 in our MASS 2 series.
You can check out Part 1 - here and Part 2 - here.
On this episode Pat and I discuss:
Pat continues to tell us about his China trip - "Don't you wanna get on the Plane" - Too Funny
Pat talks about " The reckoning seminar" he did with Bill Hartman and Doug Kechijian at Mike Ranfones facility
We briefly talk about the importance of having contingency plans
Pat discusses the connection between Jacksonian disillusion, polyvagul theory, and increasing Rate Pr...2018-04-151h 26The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 165: Paul Comfort - Research, Sport Science, and Olympic Lifting Variations for Sports PerformanceThis episodes guest is Dr. Paul Comfort from the University or Salford Manchester.
Paul is the programme leader for the MSc Strength and Conditioning at Salford. While at the University his roles have included Head of Sports Science Support for Salford City Reds Rugby League Football Club (2008-2012), co-ordination of the Strength and Conditioning for England Men's Lacrosse (2008-2012), and he currently co-ordinates the sports science support for Sale Sharks RFU as part of their partnership with the University.
On this episode Paul and I discuss:
Paul's background
Paul's Influences
Wha...2018-04-101h 27The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 164: Ben Esgro - Training, nutrition, education and life!This episodes guest is Ben Esgro from DeNovo Nutrition.
Ben is the founder and CEO of De Novo Nutrition. The company has both consulting and supplement branches, based on objective science and ethical practice. Ben is a registered dietitian (RD), as well as having a Masters in Nutrition and Exercise Science (MS) from Marywood University. He has over 6 years experience of coaching and programming for individuals all the way from general population folks all the way up to elite competitors, such as IPF Worlds 2015 93kg silver medalist Layne Norton. In addition to being a highly-regarded coach, he...2018-04-032h 03The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 163: James Smith - Sports Preparatory EngineeringSports performance consultant James Smith from Global Sport Concepts is back on with me for his monthly interview on the ATSW podcast.
On this episode James discusses the topic of sports preparatory engineering. This is a topic which James covers indepth in his book "The Governing Dynamics of Coaching".
As always this was another excellent episode with James.
Probably one of my favorites to date to be honest.
Enjoy my friends.
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
You can conn...2018-03-311h 34The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 162: Dan Fichter - The Ultimate Sports Performance Innovator!This episodes guest is Coach Dan Fichter from wanna get fast.
Dan Fichter owns and operates WannaGetFast Power/Speed Training, a sports performance training business in Rochester, NY and Tampa, FL that offers training to elite athletes. Fichter's clients have included pro hockey players, Olympic track and field athletes, pro baseball players, and MMA fighters, as well as coaching athletes in all sports from all over the country. Dan is also in two different Halls of Fame for his own athletic prowess in football.
On this episode Dan and I discuss:
Dans backg...2018-03-271h 42The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 161: Jonas Dodoo - All Things Speed DevelopmentThis episodes guest is Jonas Dodoo from Speed Works.
Jonas developed as a coach through his passion for speed and power and was lucky enough to be under the tutelage of Master Coach Dan Pfaff for four years.
Jonas has worked with many elite performers across a range of sports but with his main successors and main role within Track and Field.
Jonas currently has an Elite Group of Sprinters based out of the National Institute at Loughborough and he is also currently Consulting at Premiership and Championship Football and Rugby...2018-03-241h 40The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 160: Pat Davidson - MASS 2 - Judgement Day - Part 2And we're BACK!!!!
Pat and I are back with Part 2 in our MASS 2 series.
You can check out Part 1 - here.
On this episode Pat and I discuss:
Whats new with Pat
We talk about Pat's trip to China at the end of last year - this is a must listen!
We get into Pat's top 7 piece's of advice to maximize mTOR upreguation in the quest to gain as much muscle and strength as possible
We discuss concentric vs eccentric hypertrophy adpatations to the heart and how MASS 2 could potentially lead to an...2018-03-071h 32The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 159: James Smith - Are Mentors Necessary?Sports performance consultant James Smith from Global Sport Concepts is back on with me for his monthly interview on the ATSW podcast.
On this episode James discusses the concept of mentoring.
I personally asked James to speak about this topic as I feel he has some unique views to share.
As always this was another excellent episode with James.
Enjoy my friends.
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
You can connect with James for consulting services here.
James...2018-02-282h 01The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 158: Performance Therapy and Rehabilitation Strategies for Powerlifting and BodybuildingThis episodes guest is John Quint.
John is a Neuromuscular therapist, Functional Range Release, Functional Range Conditioning and Active Release Technique provider, located in Columbus, Ohio, in the USA. John combines these forms of advanced soft tissue treatments to treat clients and patients who have musculoskeletal misalignment, myofascial pain and dysfunction.
John is also the main Performance Therapist at Westside Barbell, where he helps all of Westsides athletes stay healthy, reduce injury potential, and effectively and efficiently rehab any athletes who are coming back from injury.
On this episode John and I discuss:
...2018-02-141h 34The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 157: Kevin Cann - All Things SheikoThis episode guest is Kevin Cann from Precision Powerlifting Systems.
Kevin was previously on the show back on episode 26.
Precision Powerlifting Systems is based out of Boston, Mass. Head Coach Kevin Cann leads the raw powerlifting team through individualized Sheiko-style programming leading up to local, regional, and national level USA Powerlifting meets.
Coach Kevin has worked as a nutritionist and strength coach for several facilities in the greater Boston area including Harvard University and Total Performance Sports. He holds a master’s degree in kinesiology from A.T. Still University and a bachelor’s de...2018-02-111h 05The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 156: James Smith - The Importance of Grammar and CommunicationThis episode, performance consultant James Smith from Global Sport Concepts is back on with me for his monthly interview on the ATSW podcast.
On this episode James discusses the importance of grammar and communication within the govering dynamics of coaching.
As always this was another excellent episode with James.
Enjoy my friends.
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
You can connect with James for consulting services here.
James' outstanding books can be found here also.
James Website
...2018-01-312h 22The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 155: Devan McConnell - Physical Preparation and Sport Science for Elite Ice Hockey PerformanceThis episodes guest is Devan McConnell.
Devan McConnell is the Director of Sports Performance at UMass Lowell. At Lowell, Coach McConnell is directly responsible for all aspects of performance enhancement for the hockey team, including speed, strength, power, nutrition, and recovery.
Prior to his time at UMass Lowell, Devan was a Sports Performance Coach at Stanford University. At Stanford, he oversaw the development of the Men's and Women's Volleyball programs, as well as the Women's Basketball team.
On this episode Devan and discuss:
Devans background
Devans influences
Devan describes ho...2018-01-291h 50The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 154: Pat Davidson - MASS 2 - Judgement Day - Part 1He's BACK!!!! Fuck YES!!!!
My main Man Pat Davidson is back on the show to discuss everything about his epic ebook MASS 2.
This is only Part 1 of a number of episodes that Pat and I will be dedicating to MASS 2.
On this episode Pat and I discuss:
Whats new with Pat
We discuss creativity
How MASS 2 came to be?
Pat and I discuss the gift of the "Addict Brain" and dopamine
Pat shares with us the 3 movies that inspired the conception of MASS 2
Pat shares with us how Mike Boyle, Val Nsedkin, Ro...2018-01-272h 09The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 153: Phil Wagner - Sparta ScienceThis episodes guest is Phil Wagner of Sparta Science.
Phil spent 8 years as a strength & conditioning coach at University of California Berkeley and University of California Los Angeles, including 3 National Championships, as well as a performance coach for the Canterbury Crusaders and the New South Wales Waratahs (professional rugby teams in New Zealand and Australia). Following his coaching career, he graduated medical school as a physician from University of Southern California, focused on studying biomechanics at their School of Physical Therapy’s Biokinesiology Lab. Dr. Wagner founded Sparta Performance Science in the Silicon Valley as a facility to...2018-01-251h 16The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 152: Nick Littlehales - All Things Sleep and PerformanceThis episodes guest is Nick Littlehales from sportsleepcoach.co.uk.
Nick is regarded as the leading elite sports sleep coach in world sport.
A leading industry expert with over 30 years experience in the world of sleep, sleeping habits, and product design and over 15 years dedicated to elite athletes and professional sport.
A former professional golfer, International Sales & Marketing Director of the Slumberland Group and Chairman of the UK Sleep Council, Nick has conducted many practical and clinical research projects into the varied sleeping habits adopted by the modern day sleeper and athlete...2018-01-181h 22The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 151: Fergus Connolly - Game ChangerThis episodes guest is Fergus Connolly
Dr. Fergus Connolly has worked at the highest levels of Premier League soccer; international rugby; the NBA, NFL, NCAA, and elite military units . He is currently the Performance Director for Michigan Football, and his is also the author of a unique book, Game Changer, which was released in 2017.
On this episode Fergus and I discuss:
Fergus' background
Fergus' influences
What are the good and not so good things that Fergus currently see's with the physical preparation profession, and what solutions would he offer for the not so g...2018-01-061h 25The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 150: James Smith - Dynamic Correspondence and Training TransferThis episode we have James Smith from Global Sport Concepts back on with me for his monthly interview on the ATSW podcast.
On this episode James discusses utilizing the concept of dynamic correspondence to potentially enhance training transfer.
As always this was another monster episode with James.
Enjoy my friends.
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
You can connect with James for consulting services here.
James' outstanding books can be found here also.
Show Sponsors:
Ult...2017-12-141h 52The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 149: Nick Shaw - Renaissance PeriodizationThis episodes guest is Nick Shaw from Renaissance Periodization.
Nick is the Founder and CEO of Renaissance Periodization, a training and diet services company for world-class athletes. Nick is also a competitive powerlifter and bodybuilder and has had the opportunity to work with numerous national level physique athletes as well as world class strength athletes. Nick holds a B.A. from the University of Michigan in Sport Management. Nick currently resides in Charlotte, NC with his wife and two kids.
On this episode Nick and I discuss:
Nicks background
Why Nick decided...2017-12-121h 33The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 148: Nick Nilsson - "The Mad Scientist of Muscle"This episodes guest is Nick"The Mad Scientist of Muscle" Nilsson of madscientistofmuscle.com and of fitstep.com.
For more than 25 years, Nick has been creating unique, new exercises and training techniques and putting together some of the most innovative muscle-building and fat-loss programs available anywhere.
To create these unique programs and exercises, Nick puts to work his degree in Physical Education, covering advanced biomechanics, kinesiology, anatomy and physiology. When you put his exercises and programs to work, you'll immediately see and feel exactly how this combination of science, practical knowledge, thinking outside the...2017-12-061h 22The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 147: Zach Even-Esh - Building Mind-Set and Monsters!This episodes guest is Zach Even-Esh of zacheven-esh.com and of Underground Strength Coach.
Zach Even-Esh is The Founder of The Underground Strength Gym (Locations in NJ with Manasquan & Scotch Plains), Creator of The Underground Strength Coach Certification & Author of the Best Seller, The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength & Conditioning.
Zach is also The Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for The Rutgers University Wrestling Team.
Since Zach began training athletes in 2002, Zach has served as The Strength & Conditioning Coach for The Lehigh University Wrestling Team & continues to work with & consult Strength Coaches around...2017-12-031h 57The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 146: Mladen Jovanovic - Training Philosophy, Periodization, Uncertainty in Planning, VBT and so Much More!This episodes guest is Mladen Jovanovic of Complementary Training.
Mladen is a physical preparation coach from Belgrade, Serbia, grew up in Pula, Croatia (which he consider's his home town). Mladen was involved in physical preparation of professional, amateur and recreational athletes of various ages in sports, such as basketball, soccer, AFL, volleyball, martial arts and tennis.
In his free time he like to do Boxing/MMA and lift (sometimes heavy), along with reading about statistics and learning R programming language. Some consider Mladen to be an Excel wizard. He is also interested in p...2017-11-292h 07
CVASPS The PodcastEpisode 46: Robbie Bourke, All Things Health and Wellness-Professional and Personal DevelopmentIn today's edition of The Podcast I sit down and talk with Robbie Bourke. Robbie posted his 100th episode of his podcast All Things Health and Wellness Sunday. We discuss some of our favorite episodes, what running a podcast has done for him professional and personally, and a special project that you can check out at the link right below. Each of the episodes of Robbie's podcast mentioned are also linked below. Here's a link to the UP Mentorship, check it out, I'm sure you won't be disappointed:http://upmentorship.com/idevaffiliate/idevaffiliate.php?id=24ENJOY...2016-08-2140 min
Sigma Nutrition RadioSNR #16: Robbie Bourke (part 2) ~ How your perceptions, subconcious mind & outside ideas shape your biologyEpisode #16: Robbie Bourke from All Things Strength & Wellness is on the show for part 2 to discuss perceptions, the subconcious mind and how it relates to biology.2014-07-1500 minSigma Nutrition RadioSNR #15: Robbie Bourke (part 1) - Nutrition, epigenetics & biochemical individualityEpisode #15: Robbie Bourke from All Things Strength & Wellness comes onto the show to discuss nutrition, epigenetics, biochemical individuality and environmental triggers.2014-07-0800 min